ZIP Code 62513

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Blue Mound · Macon County · Illinois

Population
1,766

10/sq mi

Median income
$83,125

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,900

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.4%

Median age 37.9

Land area
180.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 62513 in Blue Mound, Illinois has a population of 1,766. The median household income is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $142,900, 49% below the US average. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.2 square miles in Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,766 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62513 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62513 sits at $83,125 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,540. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $142,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 62513 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62513.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62513, Blue Mound, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,766

Population

180.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62513?

37.9

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$83,125

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$41,540

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

743

Total Housing Units

599

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$142,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 62513, employing approximately 122 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,100,000.

32

Businesses

122

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 21.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 21.9%
Retail trade 4 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62513 vs 62567 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62567 Stonington, IL 1,154 5.7 mi
62551 Niantic, IL 837 9.1 mi
62514 Boody, IL 252 6.0 mi
62547 Mount Auburn, IL 804 6.1 mi
62537 Harristown, IL 92 9.5 mi
62522 Decatur, IL 16,630 9.1 mi
62539 Illiopolis, IL 1,358 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62513 in?
ZIP code 62513 (Blue Mound) is located in Macon County, Illinois. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62513?
ZIP code 62513 in Blue Mound, IL has a population of 1,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62513?
The median household income in ZIP 62513 is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62513?
The median home value in ZIP 62513 is $142,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62513 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62513?
ZIP code 62513 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62513 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62513?
In ZIP code 62513, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62513?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62513 is 33.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62513?
In ZIP code 62513, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62513?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62513 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blue Mound, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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