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 High-density area
- $112,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $281,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62535 (Forsyth, IL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.5 in 2023 to 174.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,077. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,000 (46% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,222.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macon County, so 62535 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 62535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forsyth, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62535.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62535?
41.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$112,000
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$61,077
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62535 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Forsyth, 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)
$112,000 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,300housing units
1,300
Total Housing Units
1,252
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,000
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62535 vs 62526 →
ZIP 62535 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
- 62537 92
Harristown (62537)
92 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62535 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62535 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
- 62522
Decatur (62522)
$50,669 median income
- 62526
Decatur (62526)
$49,062 median income
- 62523 $13,393
Decatur (62523)
$13,393 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62535, 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 (3,534 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 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.
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