PlainZIP

Decatur, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62523

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

1,237
996/sq mi
$13,393
Median income
3.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Decatur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
996
people per sq mi
9%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62523 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62523 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, home to just 1,237 residents across 1.2 square miles, a density of 996 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62523 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $13,393 (83% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $14,585. The poverty rate stands at 69.3% and the unemployment rate at 28.1%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $301 per month, and 9.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. To put 62523 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Macon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62523

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62523.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62523, 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

1,237

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

996

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62523?

33.7

Median Age

78.6%

Male

21.4%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 43.6%
African American 33.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$13,393

Median Household Income

-83% vs state

$14,585

Per Capita Income

69.3%

Poverty Rate

28.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62523 ranks nationally

Decatur, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$13,393 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 28.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.0%

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

What does housing look like?

361

Total Housing Units

248

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

1.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.3%
Renter 90.7%

$301

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 197 business establishments in ZIP 62523, employing approximately 2,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,553,000.

197

Businesses

2,637

Employees

$176.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 22.3%
Retail trade 29 14.7%
Finance and insurance 24 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 21 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.1%
Construction 9 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Manufacturing 5 2.5%
Information 4 2.0%
Wholesale trade 3 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.5%

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 62523 vs 62521 →

ZIP 62523 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 62523 ranks #8 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 62523 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 62523 ranks #null 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
62521 Decatur, IL 35,851 2.5 mi
62526 Decatur, IL 34,075 4.4 mi
62535 Forsyth, IL 3,534 5.6 mi
62522 Decatur, IL 16,630 5.3 mi
62532 Elwin, IL 105 5.9 mi
62537 Harristown, IL 92 7.6 mi
62544 Macon, IL 1,776 9.5 mi
62549 Mt Zion, IL 6,269 6.8 mi
62514 Boody, IL 252 7.7 mi
62554 Oreana, IL 1,563 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macon County

62521 standard
Decatur, IL
Pop: 35,851
62526 standard
Decatur, IL
Pop: 34,075
62522 standard
Decatur, IL
Pop: 16,630
62549 standard
Mt Zion, IL
Pop: 6,269
62535 standard
Forsyth, IL
Pop: 3,534
62501 standard
Argenta, IL
Pop: 2,661

Related Areas

Macon County Decatur, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62523 in? ▼
ZIP code 62523 (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 62523? ▼
ZIP code 62523 in Decatur, IL has a population of 1,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62523? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62523 is $13,393, which is 82% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62523? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62523 is White at 43.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62523? ▼
ZIP code 62523 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 2,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62523? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62523 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Retail trade (29), Finance and insurance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62523? ▼
In ZIP code 62523, 28.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.0% 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 62523? ▼
In ZIP code 62523, approximately 9.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62523? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62523 is 69.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.