62501 ZIP Code — Argenta, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62501 is located in Argenta, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 76.96 square miles and serves a population of 2,242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62501

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,371. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62501 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,242

population

76.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Argenta	Acceptable
Argenta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62554 Oreana (1.5 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (6.5 mi) 61830 Cisco (7.3 mi) 62535 Forsyth (7.4 mi) 61756 Maroa (8.4 mi) 62523 Decatur (8.8 mi) 62526 Decatur (9.5 mi) 62521 Decatur (10.4 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (11 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (12.7 mi) 61882 Weldon (12.7 mi) 62522 Decatur (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,242
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	76.96 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	39.9308
Longitude	-88.8317
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,242

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$90,371

Median household income

$43,363

Per capita income

$176,200

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

998

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

151

35–44

151

154

45–54

154

129

55–59

130

102

60–64

103

185

65–74

185

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	492	21.9%
18 and over	1,750	78.1%
65 and over	434	19.4%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,163	95.1%
Two or more races	67	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.5%
Other race	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	27.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$90,371

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,200
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.9%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	660	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	65	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	80	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	122	13.2%
Households with children under 18	258	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	27.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	14.0%
Married	69.2%	69.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	11.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	13.5%
Kindergarten	24	4.7%
Elementary school	219	42.9%
High school	122	23.9%
College / grad school	77	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Construction 10.4%

Wholesale trade 9.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Retail trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,110	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,213	98.7%
Born in same state	2,213	98.7%
Born in different state	1,979	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.3%
Not a US citizen	18	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	479	21.4%
Italian	319	14.2%
Arab	164	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	69	3.1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62501

What city is ZIP code 62501 in?

ZIP code 62501 is primarily assigned to Argenta, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62501 in?

ZIP code 62501 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62501 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62501 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62501?

The median home value in ZIP code 62501 is $176,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 62501?

ZIP code 62501 has an estimated population of 2,242 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62501?

The median household income in ZIP code 62501 is $90,371, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62501 in?

ZIP code 62501 observes the CST timezone.