Macon County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 18 ZIP codes · 13 cities
18
ZIP codes
102,432
population (2021)
-7.5%
pop change since 2010
17115
FIPS code
Macon County ZIP code map
About Macon County
Macon County is located in Illinois and contains 18 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 102,432 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.5% from 110,768 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Macon County is 17115.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 102,432 |
| 2010 population | 110,768 |
| Change | -7.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17115 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Macon County
Argenta
Blue Mound
Boody
Decatur
Elwin
Forsyth
Harristown
Macon
Maroa
Mt Zion
Niantic
Oreana
Warrensburg
ZIP codes for Macon County, IL (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61756 | Maroa | Macon | View map |
| 62501 | Argenta | Macon | View map |
| 62513 | Blue Mound | Macon | View map |
| 62514 | Boody | Macon | View map |
| 62521 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62522 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62523 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62524 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62525 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62526 | Decatur | Macon | View map |
| 62532 | Elwin | Macon | View map |
| 62535 | Forsyth | Macon | View map |
| 62537 | Harristown | Macon | View map |
| 62544 | Macon | Macon | View map |
| 62549 | Mt Zion | Macon | View map |
| 62551 | Niantic | Macon | View map |
| 62554 | Oreana | Macon | View map |
| 62573 | Warrensburg | Macon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
102,236
Population
41.0
Median age
$62,001
Median household income
$34,563
Per capita income
$133,077
Median home value
$721
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
35,812
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,327
Under 5
2,918
3,350
5–9
2,939
3,432
10–14
3,011
3,491
15–19
3,063
3,361
20–24
2,948
6,474
25–34
5,679
6,239
35–44
5,473
6,247
45–54
5,480
3,730
55–59
3,273
3,734
60–64
3,275
6,331
65–74
5,554
3,215
75–84
2,821
1,529
85+
1,342
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,849 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 79,387 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 20,792 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.6%
Black or African American
17%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,456 | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 17,602 | 17% |
| Two or more races | 4,804 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,549 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1,400 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 873 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $62,001 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,077 |
| Median rent / month | $721 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.4% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.0% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19,088 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,052 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,183 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,505 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,551 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,473 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 22.8% |
| Married | 54.7% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,611 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,082 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 9,977 | 42.1% |
| High school | 5,055 | 27.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,847 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
9.2%
Professional & management
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Construction
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,091 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 95,991 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 962 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 338 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 481 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 99,655 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 99,355 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 81,051 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 300 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,581 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,084 | 47.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11,152 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 11,129 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 7,360 | 7.2% |
| English | 1,034 | 1% |
| Polish | 720 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 198 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 176 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 116 | 0.1% |
| German | 96 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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