ZIP Code 62547, Illinois
ZIP Code 62547 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 62547 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Christian County / Macon County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 574. The land area covers 41.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 574 | ±129 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±10.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 251 | ±57 | 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 | 283 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 251 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $94,600 | ±$4,739 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,154 | ±$55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,750 | ±$27,644 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,832 | ±$6,966 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±14.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 118 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 295 | ±95 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±27.2% |
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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COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN
GUS Population: 33,247 (2024)
ID: 162124
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 647, TAYLORVILLE IL 62568-0647
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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 | 09-12 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Edinburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Edinburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Edinburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blue Mound, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Macon, 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 | 15.0 mi away | 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 |
2174246211
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ILLIOPOLIS/NIANTIC PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 401 SIXTH AND MARY STREET, ILLIOPOLIS, IL, 62539 |
(217) 486-5561
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 17.2 mi away | 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL, 62526 |
2174259117
|
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BLUE MOUND MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 213 NORTH SAINT MARIE STREET, BLUE MOUND, IL, 62513 |
(217) 692-2774
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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
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College Vocational | 19.4 mi away | 2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL, 62707 |
2175278324
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STONINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 500 EAST NORTH STREET, STONINGTON, IL, 62567 |
(217) 325-3512
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Lincoln Land Community College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL, 62794-9256 |
2177862200
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TRI-CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 600 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BUFFALO, IL, 62515 |
(217) 364-8181
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Richland Community College
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College | 20.1 mi away | One College Park, Decatur, IL, 62521-8513 |
2178757200
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SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 451 WEST GLENN STREET, MACON, IL, 62544 |
(217) 764-3356
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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 16.0 miles from ZCTA5 62547. 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 Auburn village | Village | 1.0 mi | — |
| Illiopolis village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Niantic village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Blue Mound village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Mechanicsburg village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Stonington village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 62547. • 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.