62535 ZIP Code, Forsyth, IL
62535 is a ZIP code in Forsyth, Illinois in Macon County. It covers 3.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62526, 62554 and 62523. 3,502 people live here in 1,252 households. With about 965 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $112,000, above the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Forsyth, IL
- County: Macon County
- Land area: 3.6 sq mi
- Population: 3,502
- Median household income: $112,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,502 |
| Households | 1,252 |
| Median household income | $112,000 |
| Income per person | $61,077 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 92.6% |
| Median home value | $281,000 |
| Median rent | $1,222 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 97.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 14.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 29.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 10.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.3% |
| Owned outright | 42.0% |
| Rented | 7.1% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 62535
127 business establishments with 2,106 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Construction: 6
- Information: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62526 — Decatur city, IL (2.1 mi)
- 62554 — Oreana village, IL (4.6 mi)
- 62523 — Decatur city, IL (5.7 mi)
- 62573 — Warrensburg village, IL (5.8 mi)
- 61756 — Maroa city, IL (7.4 mi)
- 62501 — Argenta village, IL (8 mi)
- 62522 — Decatur city, IL (8 mi)
- 62521 — Decatur city, IL (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 62535
- Forsyth, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Macon County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 14: highest median household income in Macon County
- No. 1 of 14: highest median home value in Macon County
- No. 1 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Macon County
- No. 4 of 14: highest share of households with children in Macon County
- No. 2 of 13: fastest population growth in Macon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62535, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62535 in?
- 62535 is a Forsyth, IL mailing address. By land area, 86% lies inside Forsyth and 8% lies inside Decatur; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62535 in?
- 62535 is in Macon County.
- What is the population of 62535?
- About 3,502 people (±349), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,745.
- What is the median household income in 62535?
- $112,000 (±$15,872), 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 62535?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62535 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62535?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62526 (2.1 mi, Decatur), 62554 (4.6 mi, Oreana), 62523 (5.7 mi, Decatur), 62573 (5.8 mi, Warrensburg), 61756 (7.4 mi, Maroa) and 62501 (8 mi, Argenta).
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