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Mt Zion, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62549

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

6,269
305/sq mi
$100,566
Median income
$185,800
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
305
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62549 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.5 square miles in Mt Zion, Macon County, Illinois. The area is home to 6,269 residents, producing a population density of 305 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 62549 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62549 sits at $100,566 (26% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,104. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $185,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $749 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62549 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 62549 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62549.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62549, Mt Zion, 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

6,269

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

305

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62549?

40.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$100,566

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$42,104

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62549 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,566 Top 19% higher than 81% 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

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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,516

Total Housing Units

2,455

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$185,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62549 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 135
2021 +4.8% 141
2022 +9.6% 155
2023 +8.5% 168
2024 +5.2% 177

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 62549, employing approximately 894 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,037,000.

114

Businesses

894

Employees

$49.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 14.0%
Construction 15 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.3%
Finance and insurance 12 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.6%
Information 3 2.6%

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 62549 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 62549 ranks #3 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 62549 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 62549 ranks the highest of 8 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
61925 Dalton City, IL 912 3.6 mi
62521 Decatur, IL 35,851 4.4 mi
62532 Elwin, IL 105 6.6 mi
62523 Decatur, IL 1,237 6.8 mi
62544 Macon, IL 1,776 7.0 mi
61936 La Place, IL 243 7.5 mi
61914 Bethany, IL 1,920 10.8 mi
62526 Decatur, IL 34,075 11.1 mi
61818 Cerro Gordo, IL 1,665 10.9 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
62535 standard
Forsyth, IL
Pop: 3,534
62501 standard
Argenta, IL
Pop: 2,661
61756 standard
Maroa, IL
Pop: 2,337

Related Areas

Macon County Mt Zion, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62549 in? ▼
ZIP code 62549 (Mt Zion) 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 62549? ▼
ZIP code 62549 in Mt Zion, IL has a population of 6,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62549 is $100,566, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62549 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62549 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62549? ▼
ZIP code 62549 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62549 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62549? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62549 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 62549? ▼
In ZIP code 62549, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 62549? ▼
In ZIP code 62549, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62549 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mt Zion, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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