Elwin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62532

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

105
19/sq mi
$122,200
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elwin pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.4 square miles in Elwin, Macon County, Illinois. The area is home to 105 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 62532 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62532 sits at , while per-capita income is $51,105. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $122,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 62532 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 62532, Elwin, 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

105

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62532?

67.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,105

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

30

Total Housing Units

30

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$122,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1959

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62532 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 62532 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 Code City Population Distance
62514 Boody, IL 252 3.3 mi
62544 Macon, IL 1,776 4.1 mi
62521 Decatur, IL 35,851 4.9 mi
62523 Decatur, IL 1,237 5.9 mi
62522 Decatur, IL 16,630 5.6 mi
62549 Mt Zion, IL 6,269 6.6 mi
62526 Decatur, IL 34,075 9.5 mi
62537 Harristown, IL 92 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62532 in?
ZIP code 62532 (Elwin) 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 62532?
ZIP code 62532 in Elwin, IL has a population of 105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62532?
The median home value in ZIP 62532 is $122,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62532 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62532?
In ZIP code 62532, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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