62573 ZIP Code — Warrensburg, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62573 is located in Warrensburg, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 41.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62573

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,719. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62573 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,319

population

41.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warrensburg	Acceptable
Warrensburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62526 Decatur (4.7 mi) 62543 Latham (5.1 mi) 62535 Forsyth (5.7 mi) 61756 Maroa (7.1 mi) 62551 Niantic (8.8 mi) 62522 Decatur (9.2 mi) 61749 Kenney (9.7 mi) 62518 Chestnut (9.9 mi) 62523 Decatur (9.9 mi) 62521 Decatur (11 mi) 62554 Oreana (11.4 mi) 62548 Mount Pulaski (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,319
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	41.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9550
Longitude	-89.0689
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	37.3%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,319

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$86,719

Median household income

$33,297

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	25.3%
18 and over	985	74.7%
65 and over	295	22.4%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,264	95.7%
Two or more races	53	4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$86,719

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	133	27.7%
Households with children under 18	158	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	41.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	29.8%
Married	47.7%	48.4%
Separated	0.7%	3.6%
Widowed	2.6%	8.2%
Divorced	14.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.6%
Kindergarten	25	6.3%
Elementary school	138	35.0%
High school	126	32.0%
College / grad school	91	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 4.7%

Information 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,285	97.4%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,305	98.9%
Born in same state	1,305	98.9%
Born in different state	1,152	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.1%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	132	10%
Italian	114	8.6%
Arab	20	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.8%
Polish	10	0.8%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62573

What city is ZIP code 62573 in?

ZIP code 62573 is primarily assigned to Warrensburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62573 in?

ZIP code 62573 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62573 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62573 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62573 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62573?

The median home value in ZIP code 62573 is $134,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62573?

ZIP code 62573 has an estimated population of 1,319 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62573 in?

ZIP code 62573 observes the CST timezone.