ZIP Code 62549 Demographics

Macon County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62549 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,684

↓ 93.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$98,851

↑ +65.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$172,600

↑ +44.1% vs county

Median Age

37.9 yrs

↑ 6.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↑ 50.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62549 compares to Macon County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62549 $99k Macon $60k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62549 $173k Macon $120k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$754

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62549 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$172,600
Down Payment (20%)$34,520
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,096P&I: $873 | Tax: $173 | Ins: $50
Rent (Local Median)
$754
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $342/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62549, sorted by distance.

62521 4.4 mi away macon county 61936 7.5 mi away piatt county 61818 10.9 mi away piatt county 61937 11.6 mi away moultrie county 62501 11.7 mi away macon county 62535 12.0 mi away macon county 62554 12.3 mi away macon county 61929 13.5 mi away piatt 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 62549 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.