62535 ZIP Code — Forsyth, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62535 is located in Forsyth, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 3.64 square miles and serves a population of 3,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62535

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($107,944) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62535 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,856

population

3.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forsyth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62526 Decatur (2.3 mi) 62523 Decatur (5.5 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (5.7 mi) 61756 Maroa (6.1 mi) 62554 Oreana (6.4 mi) 62521 Decatur (7.2 mi) 62501 Argenta (7.4 mi) 62522 Decatur (8 mi) 62543 Latham (10.7 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (11.8 mi) 62551 Niantic (11.9 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,856
Population density	1,059 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	3.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9215
Longitude	-88.9706
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	24.6%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.6%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,856

Population

1,059

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$107,944

Median household income

$62,187

Per capita income

$276,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,367

Housing units

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

139

228

5–9

199

107

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

153

299

35–44

261

224

45–54

196

119

55–59

104

150

60–64

130

253

65–74

221

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,067	27.7%
18 and over	2,789	72.3%
65 and over	774	20.1%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,441	88%
Asian	201	5.1%
Two or more races	179	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	55	1.4%
Black or African American	35	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.6%	4.2%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 31.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	31.6%
Median income	$107,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 37.4%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	34.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	51.6%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.9%
Electricity	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,056	73.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	167	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	195	13.6%
Households with children under 18	454	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	519	36.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	8.9%
Married	69.4%	75.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.1%	9.4%
Divorced	5.7%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 35.8%

Graduate / professional 21.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	57.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	7.6%
Kindergarten	79	8.8%
Elementary school	350	38.9%
High school	181	20.1%
College / grad school	222	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Construction 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.8%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.0%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,558	92.3%
Spanish	39	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.6%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,623	94.0%
Born in same state	3,616	93.8%
Born in different state	2,883	74.8%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	233	6.0%
Not a US citizen	124	53.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	635	16.5%
Italian	343	8.9%
Arab	343	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	110	2.9%
Norwegian	22	0.6%
Polish	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62535

What city is ZIP code 62535 in?

ZIP code 62535 is primarily assigned to Forsyth, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62535 in?

ZIP code 62535 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62535 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62535?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62535?

The median household income in ZIP code 62535 is $107,944, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62535?

ZIP code 62535 has an estimated population of 3,856 residents, with a density of 1,060 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62535 in?

ZIP code 62535 observes the CST timezone.