ZIP code 62521
Where is ZIP code 62521?
Decatur, Illinois
Macon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62521 belongs to Decatur, Illinois in Macon County. 62521 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 32,665 people live in the 62521 area, where the median household income is $66,337. The closest ZIP codes are 62523 (Decatur, 0.4 mi northwest), 62526 (Decatur, 1.4 mi north) and 62524 (Decatur, 2.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 62521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Decatur |
| Also accepted | Long Creek |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.8395, -88.9465 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62521
| Population | 32,665 · higher than 92% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 495 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42 years · higher than 50% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $66,337 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,059 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $125,100 · lower than 64% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $926 a month |
| Housing units | 16,335 |
| Households | 14,256 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 26% |
| Land area | 65.95 sq mi (plus 3.97 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62523 | Decatur, IL | 0.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62526 | Decatur, IL | 1.4 mi N | Standard |
| 62524 | Decatur, IL | 2.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62525 | Decatur, IL | 2.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62522 | Decatur, IL | 2.1 mi W | Standard |
| 62532 | Elwin, IL | 4.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62535 | Forsyth, IL | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 62549 | Mt Zion, IL | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62537 | Harristown, IL | 7.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 62514 | Boody, IL | 7.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62554 | Oreana, IL | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 62544 | Macon, IL | 9.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62521
123 MAIN ST
DECATUR IL 62521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LONG CREEK as the city name for 62521. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Decatur, IL
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62521?
- 62521 is a Decatur, Illinois ZIP code. Long Creek is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62521 in?
- ZIP code 62521 is in Macon County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62521 in?
- 62521 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62521 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62521?
- About 32,665 people live in ZIP code 62521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62521?
- The median household income in 62521 is $66,337 a year, lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62521 are 62523 (Decatur, 0.4 miles), 62526 (Decatur, 1.4 miles), 62524 (Decatur, 2.1 miles) and 62525 (Decatur, 2.1 miles).