ZIP Code 62544 Demographics

Macon County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62544 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,600

↓ 98.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$74,833

↑ +25.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$131,700

↑ +9.9% vs county

Median Age

42.7 yrs

↓ +4.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 77.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62544 compares to Macon County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62544 $75k Macon $60k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62544 $132k Macon $120k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$776

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62544 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$131,700
Down Payment (20%)$26,340
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$836P&I: $666 | Tax: $132 | Ins: $38
Rent (Local Median)
$776
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $60/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62544, sorted by distance.

62550 6.7 mi away shelby county 62513 9.8 mi away macon county 62510 12.5 mi away christian county 62567 12.5 mi away christian county 62534 14.9 mi away shelby county 62568 19.9 mi away christian county 62555 21.4 mi away christian county 62565 22.2 mi away shelby county

About Macon County

Macon County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 103,542. The county's median household income is $59,622 and median home value is $119,800. ZIP code 62544 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Macon County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.