62523 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DECATUR, IL 62523

62523 is a suburban zip code in Decatur, Illinois. Median household income here ($8,182) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($0) is significantly lower than in the Decatur metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $13,480/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62523 is $7,500.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62523 earn an average of $19,468/year. Women earn only $11,033/year.

81 people in 62523 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62523? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 9.4 minutes!

The median age here is 36. There are 734 men and 503 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 262 people (out of the 1,237 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 364 homes, and 449 businesses every day. 7 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62523 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bursa, Turkey!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 666 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 1,237
  • White Population: 552
  • Black Population: 722
  • Hispanic Population: 5
  • Asian Population: 1
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 8
  • Male Population: 734
  • Female Population: 503
  • Median Age: 36
  • Median Age of Males: 38
  • Median Age of Females: 30
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Decatur IL
  • County: Macon
  • City: Decatur
  • Longitude: -89.0
  • Latitude: 39.8
  • Elevation: 667 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 217
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 81
  • Drive alone: 54
  • Carpool: 13
  • Public transit: 7
  • Ride bikes or walk: 7

  • Average commute time: 9.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 24
  •    5 - 9: 19
  •    10 - 14: 9
  •    15 - 19: 17
  •    20 - 24: 6
  •    25 - 29: 6
  •    30 - 34: 0
  •    35 - 39: 0
  •    40 - 44: 0
  •    45 - 59: 0
  •    60 - 89: 0
  •    90 plus: 0
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $0
  • Average Annual Household Income: $9,409
  • Businesses: 243
  • Employees: 2,946
  • Annual Payroll: $99,143,000
  • Average Family Income: $13,480
  • Median Family Income: $8,182
  • Average Income for Men: $19,468
  • Average Income for Women: $11,033
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 115
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 62523 Zip Code

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High Schools
Futures Unlimited
250 E William St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 429-1054
Other Schools
Decatur Area Technical Academy
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3070
Decatur Area Technical Academy
300 E Eldorado
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Heartland Region Efe/Dual Credit
300 E Eldorado Rm117
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3438
Milligan Academy Rssp
432 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6110

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 62523 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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