Decatur, IL ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Decatur, Illinois: 62521, 62526, 62522 and 62523. Together they are home to 79,040 residents in 34,594 households. Median household income ranges from $49,062 in 62526 to $66,337 in 62521.
Decatur city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 69,815 |
| Households | 30,920 |
| Median household income | $51,592 |
| Median home value | $99,600 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Median rent | $845 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 79,040 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,594 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,062 (62526) to $66,337 (62521) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,518 |
| Homeowners | 66.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 50 routes, 20,945 homes (2 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Decatur: 62521 ($66,337)
- Most residents: 62521 (32,665 people)
- Highest homeownership: 62521 (74.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 62522 (24.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 62522 (15.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 62522 (33.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 62521 ($125,100)
Every ZIP code in Decatur
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | Decatur | 32,665 | 14,256 | $66,337 | $125,100 | 74.5% | 23.1% | 12.5% | — | — | 27% of its land; mailing city |
| 62526 | Decatur | 30,483 | 13,988 | $49,062 | $95,100 | 60.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% | 36 | 15,769 | 28% of its land; mailing city |
| 62522 | Decatur | 15,185 | 6,102 | $50,669 | $113,600 | 61.5% | 24.7% | 15.0% | 14 | 6,406 | 21% of its land; mailing city |
| 62523 | Decatur | 707 | 248 | $13,393 | — | 9.3% | 2.8% | 55.3% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Decatur when at least 10% of its land lies inside Decatur city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Decatur. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Decatur.
Counties
- Macon County — 22 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Mount Zion — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Decatur, IL?
- 62521, 62526, 62522 and 62523. A ZIP code is listed for Decatur when at least 10% of its land lies inside Decatur city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Decatur.
- What is the population of Decatur, IL?
- The Census Bureau counts 69,815 residents inside Decatur city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Decatur hold 79,040 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Decatur, IL?
- $51,592 inside Decatur city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $49,062 to $66,337.
- Which Decatur ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 62521, at $66,337, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Decatur, IL?
- For the 2 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 50 carrier routes reaching 20,945 residential and 1,228 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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