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 High-density area
- $100,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $185,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62549 (Mt Zion, IL) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.2 in 2023 to 176.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62549 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mt Zion, Macon County, Illinois, home to 6,269 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62549 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,566 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,104. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $185,800 (3% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $749; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macon County, so 62549 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 62549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mt Zion, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 62549, Mt Zion, 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
6,269
Population
20.5
Area (sq mi)
305
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62549?
40.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.7%
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?
$100,566
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,104
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62549 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mt Zion, 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)
$100,566 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,516housing units
2,516
Total Housing Units
2,455
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,800
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62549 vs 61925 →
ZIP 62549 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
- 62549 6,269
Mt Zion (62549)
6,269 residents
- 61914 1,920
Bethany (61914)
1,920 residents
- 62544 1,776
Macon (62544)
1,776 residents
- 61818 1,665
Cerro Gordo (61818)
1,665 residents
- 62523 1,237
Decatur (62523)
1,237 residents
- 61925 912
Dalton City (61925)
912 residents
- 61936 243
La Place (61936)
243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62549 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62549
Mt Zion (62549)
$100,566 median income
- 62544
Macon (62544)
$89,167 median income
- 61818
Cerro Gordo (61818)
$84,375 median income
- 61925
Dalton City (61925)
$81,316 median income
- 62521
Decatur (62521)
$66,337 median income
- 61914
Bethany (61914)
$63,125 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 62549 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62549, 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 (6,269 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 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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