62549 ZIP Code, Mt Zion, IL
62549 is a ZIP code in Mt Zion, Illinois in Macon County. It covers 8.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61925, 62521 and 62532. 6,454 people live here in 2,455 households. With about 798 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $100,566, above the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mt Zion, IL
- County: Macon County
- Land area: 8.1 sq mi
- Population: 6,454
- Median household income: $100,566
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,454 |
| Households | 2,455 |
| Median household income | $100,566 |
| Income per person | $42,104 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 82.7% |
| Median home value | $185,800 |
| Median rent | $749 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Broadband internet | 94.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.2% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 10.9% |
| $75–100K | 19.6% |
| $100–150K | 32.4% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.3% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 5.6% |
| 35–44 | 19.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.1% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.4% |
| Owned outright | 30.7% |
| Rented | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.2% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 9.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 62549
114 business establishments with 894 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 16
- Construction: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Finance and Insurance: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61925 — Dalton City village, IL (3.9 mi)
- 62521 — Decatur city, IL (4.2 mi)
- 62532 — Elwin CDP, IL (5.9 mi)
- 62523 — Decatur city, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62544 — Macon city, IL (7.1 mi)
- 61936 — LaPlace CDP, IL (7.8 mi)
- 62514 — Boody CDP, IL (9.4 mi)
- 62522 — Decatur city, IL (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 62549
- Mount Zion, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Mt Zion, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Macon County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 14: highest median household income in Macon County
- No. 2 of 14: highest median home value in Macon County
- No. 2 of 14: highest share of households with children in Macon County
- No. 4 of 14: lowest median age in Macon County
- No. 5 of 13: fastest population growth in Macon County
Mail every home in 62549
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62549, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62549 in?
- 62549 is a Mt Zion, IL mailing address. By land area, 42% lies inside Mount Zion and 2% lies inside Long Creek; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62549 in?
- 62549 is in Macon County.
- What is the population of 62549?
- About 6,454 people (±459), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,282.
- What is the median household income in 62549?
- $100,566 (±$8,372), 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 62549?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62549 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62549?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61925 (3.9 mi, Dalton City), 62521 (4.2 mi, Decatur), 62532 (5.9 mi, Elwin), 62523 (6.8 mi, Decatur), 62544 (7.1 mi, Macon) and 61936 (7.8 mi, LaPlace).
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