62544 ZIP Code — Macon, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62544 is located in Macon, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 68.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62544

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 $131,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,833. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,600
population
68.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62544

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City Status
Macon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62521 Decatur (7.4 mi) 62550 Moweaqua (7.5 mi) 62522 Decatur (7.7 mi) 62513 Blue Mound (7.8 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (8.5 mi) 62523 Decatur (9.2 mi) 61925 Dalton City (10.2 mi) 62567 Stonington (11 mi) 61914 Bethany (13 mi) 62526 Decatur (13.1 mi) 62547 Mount Auburn (13.5 mi) 62551 Niantic (13.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,600
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 68.04 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.7162
Longitude -89.0028
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 24.8% 47.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 31.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 16.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 4.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,600
Population
24
People per sq mi
42.7
Median age
$74,833
Median household income
$40,281
Per capita income
$131,700
Median home value
$776
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
612
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
51
43
5–9
46
36
10–14
39
54
15–19
58
29
20–24
31
112
25–34
120
76
35–44
81
70
45–54
75
62
55–59
66
67
60–64
72
105
65–74
112
46
75–84
49
25
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835322.1%
18 and over1,24777.9%
65 and over36422.8%
Median age42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or more races 1.6%
Other race 1.4%
Black or African American 1%
GroupCount%
White1,53494.2%
Hispanic or Latino291.8%
Two or more races261.6%
Other race231.4%
Black or African American171%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.8% 47.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.3% 31.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 16.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 4.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 9.8%
$50k–$75k 23.5%
$75k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k9.8%
$50k–$75k23.5%
$75k–$100k14.2%
$100k–$150k19.4%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$74,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$50k–$100k 30.9%
$100k–$150k 27.0%
$150k–$200k 17.5%
$200k–$300k 8.9%
$300k–$500k 13.9%
$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$131,700
Median rent / month$776
Owner occupied82.3%
Renter occupied17.7%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes0.8%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20094.9%
1990–19997.4%
1980–198911.7%
1970–19798.7%
1960–196910.6%
1950–195920.3%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier22.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms44.1%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle30.1%
2 vehicles40.5%
3 or more27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas65.9%
Electricity17.7%
Propane / LP gas14.8%
Wood0.3%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40061.2%
Cohabiting couple182.8%
Male householder, no spouse8713.3%
Female householder, no spouse14922.8%
Households with children under 1819529.8%
Households with seniors (65+)23135.3%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%18.1%
Married61.6%60.8%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed5.8%12.2%
Divorced4.1%8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 43.6%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool247.9%
Kindergarten103.3%
Elementary school12541.3%
High school8427.7%
College / grad school6019.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.2%
Education & healthcare 19.5%
Professional & management 9.3%
Retail trade 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Construction 4.8%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Public administration 2.2%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.6%
Service11.4%
Sales & office26.9%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation14.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.1%
Government7.5%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.6%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home6.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.7%
Retirement income32.3%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP5.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans625.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.0%
Under 183.7%
18–64 years4.9%
65 and over33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance86.4%
Public insurance25.0%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,50193.8%
Spanish80.5%
Other Indo-European80.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,59299.5%
Born in same state1,58599.1%
Born in different state1,42789.2%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen80.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French25716.1%
Italian20312.7%
Arab1549.6%
AncestryCount%
English221.4%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62544

What city is ZIP code 62544 in?

ZIP code 62544 is primarily assigned to Macon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62544 in?

ZIP code 62544 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62544 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62544 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62544?

The median home value in ZIP code 62544 is $131,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62544?

ZIP code 62544 has an estimated population of 1,600 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62544 in?

ZIP code 62544 observes the CST timezone.

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