62522 ZIP Code – Decatur, Illinois
62522 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Decatur, Illinois, part of Macon County with a population of approximately 15,010 residents. The median household income is $50,144 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. The median home value of $98,300 is well below the national average, with 61.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $748, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 11.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.7%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.8, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62537, 62514, 62523.
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ZIP 62522 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62522 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $748 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.7% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62537 – Harristown
- 62514 – Boody
- 62523 – Decatur
- 62532 – Elwin
- 62526 – Decatur
- 62551 – Niantic
- 62521 – Decatur
- 62535 – Forsyth
- 62573 – Warrensburg
- 62513 – Blue Mound
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62537 | HARRISTOWN | 329 | $68,438 |
| 62514 | BOODY | 380 | $58,083 |
| 62523 | DECATUR | 800 | $12,663 |
| 62532 | ELWIN | 64 | Not provided |
| 62526 | DECATUR | 30,572 | $46,599 |