62526 ZIP Code
Decatur, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62526 |
| City/Town: | Decatur |
| County: | Macon |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,572 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,599 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,029 |
| Median Home Value: | $92,500 |
| Land Area: | 66.0 sq miles
170.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9016, -88.9895 |
Population Information (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,572 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,052 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,520 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,664 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,453 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,490 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,612 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,281 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,017 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,391 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,518 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,182 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,112 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,542 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,198 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,112 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $92,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $748 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,029 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,923 | 86.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,106 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,922 | 56.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,001 | 43.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,072 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 512 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,670 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,124 | 41.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,577 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,800 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,770 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,619 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,599 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,494 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,641 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,840 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,718 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,122 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,753 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,487 | 82.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,704 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 506 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,779 | 71.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,451 | 21.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 483 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 492 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,348 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 688 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,021 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 811 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 63 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62526 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,178 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 896 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,151 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,848 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,428 | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,411 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,616 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,161 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 521 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 713 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62526 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,215 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,010 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 143 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 257 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 143 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 844 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62526 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 285 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 609 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,655 | 20.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,339 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 716 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 104 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 614 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 882 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,808 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,399 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 485 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 561 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,666 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,001 | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,030 | 45.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,855 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62526 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,121 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,329 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,914 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 941 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,153 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62526 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,121 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 333 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 56 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 586 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 603 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 874 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,583 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 873 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62526 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 99 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 502 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,375 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,675 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,793 | 23.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,009 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,298 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,221 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,057 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62526 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 216 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,655 | 16.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,259 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,077 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,482 | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 340 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62526 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,393 | 67.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,167 | 29.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62526 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,048 | 14.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,455 | 39.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,649 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,771 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62526 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,709 | 21.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,557 | 32.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,820 | 23.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,055 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 508 | 6.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 212 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,081 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $748 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,923 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,969 | 35.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,264 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,766 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,937 | 35.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,819 | 20.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,905 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62526 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,665 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,253 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,415 | 46.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 363 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,532 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,033 | 43.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62526 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,404 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 336 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 253 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,231 | 41.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,482 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,102 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,945 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,963 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,521 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,239 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 382 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,521 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,336 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62526 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,202 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,932 | 16.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,408 | 69.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,483 | 30.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 579 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 41 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,646 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 79 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 926 | 1172.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 926 | 1172.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 926 | 1172.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 62.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 80 | 101.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 495 | 626.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62526 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,908 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,439 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,469 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 709 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 374 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 312 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 74 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62526 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,923 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,117 | 87.0% | 89.4% |
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