ZIP Code 62521, Illinois
ZIP Code 62521 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 62521 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Macon County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32,665. The land area covers 65.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,665 | ±1,030 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,256 | ±490 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 16,335 | ±422 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,256 | ±490 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,079 | ±393 |
| Median Home Value | $125,100 | ±$8,128 |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,337 | ±$4,496 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,059 | ±$1,714 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,439 | ±782 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,711 | ±592 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 100,737 (2024)
ID: 194546
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
141 S MAIN ST, DECATUR IL 62523-6033
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Oreana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Argenta, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Argenta, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cerro Gordo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Cerro Gordo, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Decatur, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Millikin University
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College | 3.4 mi away | 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 |
2174246211
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DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 130 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, DECATUR, IL, 62523 |
(217) 424-2900
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 5.0 mi away | 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL, 62526 |
2174259117
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MOUNT ZION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 115 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT ZION, IL, 62549 |
(217) 864-3622
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Richland Community College
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College | 5.4 mi away | One College Park, Decatur, IL, 62521-8513 |
2178757200
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SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 451 WEST GLENN STREET, MACON, IL, 62544 |
(217) 764-3356
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FORSYTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 268 SOUTH ELWOOD STREET, FORSYTH, IL, 62535 |
(217) 877-8174
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ARGENTA-OREANA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 211 SOUTH ROUTE 48, OREANA, IL, 62554 |
(217) 468-2340
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BARCLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WARRENSBURG, IL, 62573 |
(217) 672-3621
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HOPE WELTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 100 SOUTH MADISON STREET, CERRO GORDO, IL, 61818 |
(217) 763-5001
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DECATUR WTP, IL US, located 1.8 miles from ZCTA5 62521. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 19.7° | 26.9° | 2.40" | 5.9" |
| February | 39.1° | 23.5° | 31.3° | 2.00" | 2.5" |
| March | 50.8° | 32.8° | 41.8° | 2.64" | 0.9" |
| April | 63.4° | 43.3° | 53.3° | 4.12" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.5° | 53.8° | 63.7° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 63.1° | 72.6° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 66.5° | 75.6° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 64.9° | 74.2° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 57.0° | 67.3° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 45.7° | 55.5° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 34.3° | 42.3° | 3.21" | 0.4" |
| December | 38.6° | 25.0° | 31.8° | 2.40" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Decatur city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Elwin CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Long Creek village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Boody CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Harristown village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 62521. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.