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Macon County, IL Demographics & ZIP Codes
Macon County, Illinois demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 16 ZIP codes — population 101,864 — avg. income $77,429 — avg. home value $142,500. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
101,864
Median household income (avg.)
$77,429
103% of U.S. median
Average home value
$142,500
41% of U.S. median
Average rent
$632
54% of U.S. median
Macon County demographics
Macon County, Illinois covers 16 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 101,864.
Median household income in Macon County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Macon County, Illinois is about $77,429 — about even with the IL ZIP average ($78,143), and about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 62535 (Forsyth) is near the top at about $113,456, while 62526 (Decatur) is near the bottom at about $48,222.
Housing in Macon County
For housing in Macon County, Illinois, the average median home value is about $142,500 and the average median rent is about $632.
The most populous ZIP is 62521 (Decatur) with about 32,455 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Macon County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | Decatur | Macon County | IL | 32,455 | $66,848 | $119,900 |
| 62526 | Decatur | Macon County | IL | 31,191 | $48,222 | $91,500 |
| 62522 | Decatur | Macon County | IL | 14,984 | $51,689 | $108,300 |
| 62549 | Mount Zion | Macon County | IL | 6,789 | $109,350 | $186,800 |
| 62535 | Forsyth | Macon County | IL | 3,656 | $113,456 | $289,800 |
| 61756 | Maroa | Macon County | IL | 2,625 | $83,889 | $183,100 |
| 62501 | Argenta | Macon County | IL | 2,113 | $94,479 | $189,500 |
| 62554 | Oreana | Macon County | IL | 1,738 | $90,000 | $133,500 |
| 62544 | Macon | Macon County | IL | 1,719 | $81,923 | $143,400 |
| 62573 | Warrensburg | Macon County | IL | 1,154 | $91,250 | $147,400 |
| 61925 | Dalton City | Macon County | IL | 1,037 | $71,947 | $116,500 |
| 62551 | Niantic | Macon County | IL | 908 | $65,000 | $118,100 |
| 62523 | Decatur | Macon County | IL | 802 | — | — |
| 62514 | Boody | Macon County | IL | 372 | $54,955 | $107,100 |
| 62537 | Harristown | Macon County | IL | 288 | $61,000 | $88,500 |
| 62532 | Elwin | Macon County | IL | 33 | — | $114,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Macon County?
Macon County, Illinois has a combined ZIP-area population of about 101,864 across 16 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Macon County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Macon County, Illinois is about $77,429, roughly in line with the state ZIP average ($78,143), and about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $142,500. Among ZIPs with data, 62535 (Forsyth) is near the top ($113,456) and 62526 (Decatur) is near the bottom ($48,222).
How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
Macon County, Illinois includes 16 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Macon County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Macon County, Illinois with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.