62513 ZIP Code — Blue Mound, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62513 is located in Blue Mound, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 67.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62513

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 $125,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,297. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62513 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,485

population

67.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Mound	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62567 Stonington (5.8 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (6.4 mi) 62544 Macon (7.8 mi) 62522 Decatur (8.8 mi) 62551 Niantic (9.8 mi) 62539 Illiopolis (10.8 mi) 62521 Decatur (12 mi) 62550 Moweaqua (12 mi) 62531 Edinburg (12.1 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (13.1 mi) 62523 Decatur (13.4 mi) 62568 Taylorville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,485
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	67.75 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.7203
Longitude	-89.1486
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	46.3%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,485

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$69,297

Median household income

$39,087

Per capita income

$125,500

Median home value

$1,192

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

634

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

121

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	20.7%
18 and over	1,178	79.3%
65 and over	311	20.9%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,368	89.7%
Two or more races	90	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	40	2.6%
Black or African American	19	1.2%
Asian	7	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$69,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,500
Median rent / month	$1,192
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.4%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	366	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	104	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	165	24.9%
Households with children under 18	198	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	35.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	16.5%
Married	63.8%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	1.6%	8.4%
Divorced	11.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.4%
Kindergarten	36	12.2%
Elementary school	144	49.0%
High school	57	19.4%
College / grad school	50	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Construction 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Professional & management 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Retail trade 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,407	94.7%
Spanish	11	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,466	98.7%
Born in same state	1,466	98.7%
Born in different state	1,265	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	15.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	302	20.3%
Italian	204	13.7%
Arab	107	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	1.8%
Dutch	5	0.3%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62513

What city is ZIP code 62513 in?

ZIP code 62513 is primarily assigned to Blue Mound, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62513 in?

ZIP code 62513 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62513 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62513 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62513?

The median home value in ZIP code 62513 is $125,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62513?

ZIP code 62513 has an estimated population of 1,485 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62513?

The median household income in ZIP code 62513 is $69,297, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62513 in?

ZIP code 62513 observes the CST timezone.