Decatur, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62522
Macon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,630
- 253/sq mi High-density area
- $50,669
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 253
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62522 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62522 (Decatur, IL) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 147.7 in 2023 to 159.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, home to 16,630 residents across 65.6 square miles, a density of 253 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62522 reports a modest median household income of $50,669 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,234. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,600 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 61.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macon County, so 62522 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62522, Decatur, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,630
Population
65.6
Area (sq mi)
253
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62522?
33.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,669
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,234
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62522 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Decatur, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,669 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,186housing units
7,186
Total Housing Units
6,102
Occupied Units
1,084
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62522 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 112 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 118 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 134 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 148 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 160 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 199 business establishments in ZIP 62522, employing approximately 2,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,273,000.
199
Businesses
2,519
Employees
$124.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 18 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.5% |
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 62522 vs 62514 →
ZIP 62522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62521
Decatur (62521)
35,851 residents
- 62526
Decatur (62526)
34,075 residents
- 62522
Decatur (62522)
16,630 residents
- 62535 3,534
Forsyth (62535)
3,534 residents
- 62544 1,776
Macon (62544)
1,776 residents
- 62573 1,513
Warrensburg (62573)
1,513 residents
- 62523 1,237
Decatur (62523)
1,237 residents
- 62551 837
Niantic (62551)
837 residents
- 62514 252
Boody (62514)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62522 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62535
Forsyth (62535)
$112,000 median income
- 62573
Warrensburg (62573)
$94,583 median income
- 62544
Macon (62544)
$89,167 median income
- 62537
Harristown (62537)
$70,455 median income
- 62551
Niantic (62551)
$69,583 median income
- 62521
Decatur (62521)
$66,337 median income
- 62514
Boody (62514)
$53,333 median income
- 62522
Decatur (62522)
$50,669 median income
- 62526
Decatur (62526)
$49,062 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62522 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62514 | Boody, IL | 252 | 4.6 mi |
| 62537 | Harristown, IL | 92 | 2.9 mi |
| 62523 | Decatur, IL | 1,237 | 5.3 mi |
| 62532 | Elwin, IL | 105 | 5.6 mi |
| 62551 | Niantic, IL | 837 | 5.9 mi |
| 62526 | Decatur, IL | 34,075 | 6.0 mi |
| 62573 | Warrensburg, IL | 1,513 | 8.1 mi |
| 62521 | Decatur, IL | 35,851 | 6.7 mi |
| 62535 | Forsyth, IL | 3,534 | 7.9 mi |
| 62544 | Macon, IL | 1,776 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62522, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,630 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62522 in?
ZIP code 62522 (Decatur) 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 62522?
ZIP code 62522 in Decatur, IL has a population of 16,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62522?
The median household income in ZIP 62522 is $50,669, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62522?
The median home value in ZIP 62522 is $113,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62522 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62522?
ZIP code 62522 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 2,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62522 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62522?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62522 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62522?
In ZIP code 62522, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 62522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62522 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62522?
In ZIP code 62522, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62522 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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