62549 ZIP Code — Mt Zion, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62549 is located in Mt Zion, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 8.09 square miles and serves a population of 6,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62549

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,851. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62549 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,684

population

8.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mt Zion	Acceptable
Mt Zion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61925 Dalton City (4 mi) 62521 Decatur (6.2 mi) 62523 Decatur (6.8 mi) 62544 Macon (8.5 mi) 62522 Decatur (10.5 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (10.6 mi) 61937 Lovington (10.6 mi) 62501 Argenta (11 mi) 62535 Forsyth (11.8 mi) 62554 Oreana (11.9 mi) 62526 Decatur (12 mi) 61914 Bethany (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,684
Population density	826 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	8.09 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.7730
Longitude	-88.8616
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	25.2%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,684

Population

826

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$98,851

Median household income

$38,747

Per capita income

$172,600

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,096

Housing units

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

169

353

5–9

378

400

10–14

429

153

15–19

163

121

20–24

130

221

25–34

237

597

35–44

640

347

45–54

372

134

55–59

143

210

60–64

226

316

65–74

338

141

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,045	30.6%
18 and over	4,639	69.4%
65 and over	1,104	16.5%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Black or African American 4.5%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,135	90.9%
Black or African American	306	4.5%
Asian	150	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	64	0.9%
Two or more races	58	0.9%
Other race	35	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.2%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	32.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$98,851

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,600
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.0%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,604	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	318	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	430	17.9%
Households with children under 18	972	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	698	29.1%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	14.5%
Married	70.3%	67.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	8.1%
Divorced	9.9%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	5.6%
Kindergarten	53	2.7%
Elementary school	1,328	68.1%
High school	265	13.6%
College / grad school	195	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Other services 10.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,358	95.1%
Spanish	136	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	136	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,582	98.5%
Born in same state	6,582	98.5%
Born in different state	5,268	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	102	1.5%
Not a US citizen	56	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	808	12.1%
French	799	12%
Arab	439	6.6%
Polish	118	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	94	1.4%
Dutch	83	1.2%
English	55	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62549

What city is ZIP code 62549 in?

ZIP code 62549 is primarily assigned to Mt Zion, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62549 in?

ZIP code 62549 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62549 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62549 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62549 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62549?

The median home value in ZIP code 62549 is $172,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62549?

ZIP code 62549 has an estimated population of 6,684 residents, with a density of 827 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62549 in?

ZIP code 62549 observes the CST timezone.