62523 ZIP Code, Decatur, IL
62523 is a ZIP code in Decatur, Illinois in Macon County. It covers 0.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62521, 62526 and 62532. 707 people live here in 248 households. At about 1,582 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (9% own). Median household income is $13,393, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; 55% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Decatur, IL
- County: Macon County
- Land area: 0.4 sq mi
- Population: 707
- Median household income: $13,393
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 707 |
| Households | 248 |
| Median household income | $13,393 |
| Income per person | $14,585 |
| Median age | 33.7 |
| Homeowners | 9.3% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 10.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 2.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 55.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 69.3% |
| Broadband internet | 68.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 32.7% |
| $10–15K | 31.9% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 12.1% |
| $35–50K | 7.7% |
| $50–75K | 1.6% |
| $75–100K | 9.3% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.7% |
| 10–19 | 6.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 38.5% |
| 35–44 | 16.3% |
| 45–54 | 7.8% |
| 55–64 | 7.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 2.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 6.4% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 62.3% |
| Vacant | 31.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 8.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 8.9% |
| 20+ units | 82.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 62523
197 business establishments with 2,637 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 44
- Retail Trade: 29
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Construction: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62521 — Decatur city, IL (2.7 mi)
- 62526 — Decatur city, IL (4.4 mi)
- 62532 — Elwin CDP, IL (4.8 mi)
- 62522 — Decatur city, IL (5.2 mi)
- 62535 — Forsyth village, IL (5.7 mi)
- 62549 — Mount Zion village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62514 — Boody CDP, IL (7.2 mi)
- 62537 — Harristown village, IL (7.5 mi)
Areas that include 62523
- Decatur, IL ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Macon County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62523 in?
- 62523 is a Decatur, IL mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Decatur.
- What county is 62523 in?
- 62523 is in Macon County.
- What is the population of 62523?
- About 707 people (±94), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 886.
- What is the median household income in 62523?
- $13,393 (±$2,475), 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 62523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62521 (2.7 mi, Decatur), 62526 (4.4 mi, Decatur), 62532 (4.8 mi, Elwin), 62522 (5.2 mi, Decatur), 62535 (5.7 mi, Forsyth) and 62549 (6.8 mi, Mount Zion).
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