62523 ZIP Code — Decatur, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62523 is located in Decatur, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of 800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62523

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $12,663. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 73% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 62523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

800

population

0.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decatur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62521 Decatur (1.8 mi) 62526 Decatur (5.3 mi) 62522 Decatur (5.3 mi) 62535 Forsyth (5.5 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (6.8 mi) 62554 Oreana (8.8 mi) 62501 Argenta (8.8 mi) 62544 Macon (9.2 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (9.9 mi) 61925 Dalton City (10.9 mi) 61756 Maroa (11.4 mi) 62551 Niantic (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	800
Population density	1,778 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	0.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8430
Longitude	-88.9522
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	96.1%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	3.9%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

800

Population

1,778

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$12,663

Median household income

$15,358

Per capita income

Median home value

$297

Median monthly rent

10.6%

Home ownership

55.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

178

25–34

132

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	800	100.0%
65 and over	90	11.3%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.1%

White 38.4%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	409	50.1%
White	314	38.4%
Two or more races	62	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17	2.1%
Asian	13	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.1%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	3.9%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 26.7%

$10k–$15k 31.8%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.7%
$10k–$15k	31.8%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
Median income	$12,663

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 66.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$297
Owner occupied	10.6%
Renter occupied	89.4%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	8.3%
Large apartment buildings	83.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	33.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	65.5%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	11.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	69.4%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	3.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	41.6%
Female householder, no spouse	149	58.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	35.3%
Average household size	1.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	81.6%	25.5%
Married	1.2%	14.3%
Separated	1.0%	14.8%
Widowed	5.3%	24.5%
Divorced	10.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	2	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.0%

Finance & real estate 19.8%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Other services 9.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.9%
Government	1.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	9.9%
Work from home	29.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 55.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 55.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	14.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	72.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.0%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	31.4%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	36.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.0%
Teeth loss	35.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.9%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.5%
Public insurance	80.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	800	100.0%
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)	777	97.1%
Born in same state	777	97.1%
Born in different state	580	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.9%
Not a US citizen	21	91.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	8.8%
Arab	29	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	1.9%
Irish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	62.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62523

What city is ZIP code 62523 in?

ZIP code 62523 is primarily assigned to Decatur, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62523 in?

ZIP code 62523 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62523?

55% of residents in ZIP code 62523 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62523 mostly rentals?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62523 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 62523 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 62523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62523?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62523 in?

ZIP code 62523 observes the CST timezone.