62501 ZIP Code, Argenta, IL
62501 is a ZIP code in Argenta, Illinois in Macon County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62554, 61818 and 61830. 2,324 people live here in 1,012 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $95,889, above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Argenta, IL
- County: Macon County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 2,324
- Median household income: $95,889
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,324 |
| Households | 1,012 |
| Median household income | $95,889 |
| Income per person | $56,604 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 90.4% |
| Median home value | $172,200 |
| Median rent | $797 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 1.9% |
| $25–35K | 1.6% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.6% |
| $75–100K | 19.2% |
| $100–150K | 20.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.7% |
| $200K+ | 13.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.6% |
| 55–64 | 19.6% |
| 65–74 | 19.1% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.1% |
| Owned outright | 48.1% |
| Rented | 8.8% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.8% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.2% |
Businesses in 62501
41 business establishments with 148 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 13
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62554 — Oreana village, IL (3.8 mi)
- 61818 — Cerro Gordo village, IL (5.9 mi)
- 61830 — Cisco village, IL (7.3 mi)
- 62535 — Forsyth village, IL (8 mi)
- 61855 (8.2 mi)
- 62523 — Decatur city, IL (9.3 mi)
- 62526 — Decatur city, IL (9.4 mi)
- 61936 — LaPlace CDP, IL (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 62501
- Argenta, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Macon County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 14: highest median household income in Macon County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median home value in Macon County
- No. 2 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Macon County
- No. 1 of 14: highest median age in Macon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62501 in?
- 62501 is a Argenta, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62501 in?
- 62501 is in Macon County.
- What is the population of 62501?
- About 2,324 people (±394), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,377.
- What is the median household income in 62501?
- $95,889 (±$18,518), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62554 (3.8 mi, Oreana), 61818 (5.9 mi, Cerro Gordo), 61830 (7.3 mi, Cisco), 62535 (8 mi, Forsyth), 61855 (8.2 mi) and 62523 (9.3 mi, Decatur).
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