ZIP 62521 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Decatur city, IL (62521)

Median Income

$66,848

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,807

Wealth inflow

Population

32,455

Unemployment

6.4%

2.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,807 for ZIP 62521 (Decatur city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.4%+72% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.5%+41% vs US avg

544

Establishments

9,434

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing18.3%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.7%
Professional, scientific, management7.0%
Education, health care, social22.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services6.3%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 62521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.5%, median income fell 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.6%.

Median Income

$66,848

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate