62554 ZIP Code — Oreana, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62554 is located in Oreana, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 18.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62554

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,344. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,727

population

18.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oreana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62501 Argenta (1.5 mi) 62535 Forsyth (6.4 mi) 61756 Maroa (6.9 mi) 61830 Cisco (7.6 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (8 mi) 62526 Decatur (8.7 mi) 62523 Decatur (8.8 mi) 62521 Decatur (10.5 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (11.4 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (11.9 mi) 61882 Weldon (12.3 mi) 62522 Decatur (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,727
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	18.11 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	39.9446
Longitude	-88.8534
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	21.1%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,727

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$92,344

Median household income

$40,708

Per capita income

$133,800

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

660

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

113

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

110

154

45–54

204

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	25.0%
18 and over	1,295	75.0%
65 and over	260	15.1%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Black or African American 3.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,567	88.5%
Black or African American	67	3.8%
Two or more races	58	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.4%
Other race	26	1.5%
Asian	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.1%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	31.5%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$92,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,800
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	27.3%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	76.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	57	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	71	10.9%
Households with children under 18	277	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	24.6%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	21.1%
Married	75.1%	67.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	4.4%
Divorced	9.0%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.3%
Elementary school	144	37.7%
High school	100	26.2%
College / grad school	111	29.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 11.0%

Other services 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,528	88.5%
Spanish	19	1.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	9	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,687	97.7%
Born in same state	1,685	97.6%
Born in different state	1,518	87.9%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	40	2.3%
Not a US citizen	31	77.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	223	12.9%
Arab	223	12.9%
Italian	174	10.1%
English	12	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
German	5	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62554

What city is ZIP code 62554 in?

ZIP code 62554 is primarily assigned to Oreana, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62554 in?

ZIP code 62554 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62554 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62554?

The median home value in ZIP code 62554 is $133,800.

Does ZIP code 62554 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 62554 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62554?

ZIP code 62554 has an estimated population of 1,727 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62554 in?

ZIP code 62554 observes the CST timezone.