Boody, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62514

Macon County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

252
87/sq mi
$53,333
Median income
$103,100
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boody pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62514 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62514 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Boody, Macon County, Illinois. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 62514 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62514 sits at $53,333 (33% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,999. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.2%. On housing, the median home value is $103,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62514 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 62514 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 →

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 62514, Boody, 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

252

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62514?

35.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$53,333

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$37,999

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62514 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,333 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

146

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$103,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62514 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62514 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62532 Elwin, IL 105 3.3 mi
62522 Decatur, IL 16,630 4.6 mi
62537 Harristown, IL 92 6.7 mi
62544 Macon, IL 1,776 5.9 mi
62513 Blue Mound, IL 1,766 6.0 mi
62521 Decatur, IL 35,851 7.6 mi
62523 Decatur, IL 1,237 7.7 mi
62551 Niantic, IL 837 8.5 mi
62526 Decatur, IL 34,075 10.2 mi
62567 Stonington, IL 1,154 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62514 in?
ZIP code 62514 (Boody) 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 62514?
ZIP code 62514 in Boody, IL has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62514?
The median household income in ZIP 62514 is $53,333, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62514?
The median home value in ZIP 62514 is $103,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62514 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62514?
In ZIP code 62514, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62514?
In ZIP code 62514, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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