ZIP Code 62551 Demographics

Macon County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62551 compared to county averages.

Total Population

924

↓ 99.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,750

↑ +10.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$105,500

↓ 11.9% vs county

Median Age

36.3 yrs

↑ 10.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.3%

↓ +28.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62551 compares to Macon County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62551 $66k Macon $60k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62551 $106k Macon $120k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$700

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62551 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$105,500
Down Payment (20%)$21,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$670P&I: $533 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$700
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $30/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62551, sorted by distance.

62537 3.3 mi away macon county 62539 5.0 mi away sangamon county 62522 5.9 mi away macon county 62547 7.6 mi away christian county 62573 7.8 mi away macon county 62543 8.2 mi away logan county 62514 8.4 mi away macon county 62526 9.6 mi away macon 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 62551 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.