City

Macon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥1,719Population
💰$81,923Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$143,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate406 (32.9%)
Some College229 (18.6%)
Associates169 (13.7%)
Bachelors161 (13%)
Graduate Degree259 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College18.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,923 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units748
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Macon, IL

Macon is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,719 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Macon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,923 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Macon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macon is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.39%).

Macon, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Macon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62544 1,719 $81,923 $143,400 $787 2.8% 34.0% 87.1%