PlainZIP

Forsyth, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62535

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

3,534
367/sq mi
$112,000
Median income
$281,000
Median home value
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forsyth pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
367
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62535 covers 9.6 square miles in Forsyth, Macon County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,534 residents on file, a density of 367 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62535 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,000 (40% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $61,077. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Housing costs here run $281,000 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,222 a month; 92.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, 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 62535 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 62535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forsyth, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62535.

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 62535, Forsyth, 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

3,534

Population

9.6

Area (sq mi)

367

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62535?

41.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$112,000

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$61,077

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62535 ranks nationally

Forsyth, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,000 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,300

Total Housing Units

1,252

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$281,000

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,222

Median Rent

1995

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62535 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 126
2021 +4.9% 132
2022 +14.6% 151
2023 +10.2% 167
2024 +4.9% 175

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 127 business establishments in ZIP 62535, employing approximately 2,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,693,000.

127

Businesses

2,106

Employees

$82.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 26.0%
Health care and social assistance 21 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 12.6%
Finance and insurance 14 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.4%
Construction 6 4.7%
Information 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62535 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 62535 ranks #4 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 62535 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 62535 ranks the highest 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
62526 Decatur, IL 34,075 1.9 mi
62523 Decatur, IL 1,237 5.6 mi
61756 Maroa, IL 2,337 7.4 mi
62554 Oreana, IL 1,563 5.4 mi
62573 Warrensburg, IL 1,513 5.8 mi
62521 Decatur, IL 35,851 7.9 mi
62522 Decatur, IL 16,630 7.9 mi
62537 Harristown, IL 92 8.3 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
62501 standard
Argenta, IL
Pop: 2,661
61756 standard
Maroa, IL
Pop: 2,337

Related Areas

Macon County Forsyth, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62535 in? ▼
ZIP code 62535 (Forsyth) 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 62535? ▼
ZIP code 62535 in Forsyth, IL has a population of 3,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62535 is $112,000, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62535 is $281,000, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62535 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62535? ▼
ZIP code 62535 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 2,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62535? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62535 are: Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (21), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62535? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62535 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 62535? ▼
In ZIP code 62535, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% 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 62535? ▼
In ZIP code 62535, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62535 is 11.3% 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.