| ZIP Code | 62551 |
|---|---|
| City | Niantic |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 589 ft |
| Latitude | 39.854146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.155878 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 104% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 161 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 96 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 112 (21.2%) |
| Bachelors | 47 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 107 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,000 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,100 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $804/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 360 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 360 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 62551 is located in Niantic, Illinois, within Macon County. With a population of 908, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.8 years. Economically, 62551 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62551 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $804 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 62551 is primarily White (82.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%.
The unemployment rate in 62551 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 62551 in Niantic, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 908 residents, a median household income of $65,000, and a median home value of $118,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.