Decatur, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62526
Macon County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,075
- 213/sq mi High-density area
- $49,062
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- 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.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 213
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62526 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 62526 (Decatur, IL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 153.6 in 2023 to 163.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, with 34,075 residents across 159.8 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62526 reports a modest median household income of $49,062 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,798. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,100 (50% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 60.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macon County, so 62526 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 62526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62526.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Wholesale trade 52
Wholesale trade
52 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 62526, 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
34,075
Population
159.8
Area (sq mi)
213
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62526?
42.2
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
3.8%
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?
$49,062
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$31,798
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62526 ranks nationally
Decatur, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,062 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,255housing units
16,255
Total Housing Units
13,988
Occupied Units
2,267
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1966
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
163
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+63%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62526 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 116 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 126 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 140 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 154 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 163 |
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 790 business establishments in ZIP 62526, employing approximately 19,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,343,399,000.
790
Businesses
19,609
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 38 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
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 62526 vs 62535 →
ZIP 62526 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
- 61756 2,337
Maroa (61756)
2,337 residents
- 62554 1,563
Oreana (62554)
1,563 residents
- 62573 1,513
Warrensburg (62573)
1,513 residents
- 62523 1,237
Decatur (62523)
1,237 residents
- 62514 252
Boody (62514)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62526 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62526 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
- 62554
Oreana (62554)
$95,625 median income
- 62573
Warrensburg (62573)
$94,583 median income
- 61756
Maroa (61756)
$86,375 median income
- 62537
Harristown (62537)
$70,455 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 62526 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62535 | Forsyth, IL | 3,534 | 1.9 mi |
| 62523 | Decatur, IL | 1,237 | 4.4 mi |
| 62573 | Warrensburg, IL | 1,513 | 5.5 mi |
| 62522 | Decatur, IL | 16,630 | 6.0 mi |
| 62532 | Elwin, IL | 105 | 9.5 mi |
| 61756 | Maroa, IL | 2,337 | 9.0 mi |
| 62521 | Decatur, IL | 35,851 | 6.8 mi |
| 62537 | Harristown, IL | 92 | 6.6 mi |
| 62554 | Oreana, IL | 1,563 | 7.0 mi |
| 62514 | Boody, IL | 252 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62526, 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 (34,075 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 62526 in?
ZIP code 62526 (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 62526?
ZIP code 62526 in Decatur, IL has a population of 34,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62526?
The median household income in ZIP 62526 is $49,062, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62526?
The median home value in ZIP 62526 is $95,100, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62526 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62526?
ZIP code 62526 has 790 business establishments employing approximately 19,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62526 are: Health care and social assistance (133), Retail trade (107), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62526 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 62526?
In ZIP code 62526, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 62526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62526 is 17.3 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 62526?
In ZIP code 62526, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62526 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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