County ProfileIL
Macon County
Population: 103,998 · 18 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
103,998
People
Median age
40.6
Housing
Total households
43,468
Income
Median household income
$62,666
Housing
Total housing units
49,630
Employment
Employment rate
54.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.9%
County details
Local time 01:43:33(CT)| Name | Macon |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 18total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 217, 447 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 39.8602372, -88.9615288 |
| Land area | 580.5 sq miles(1,503.6 km²) |
Map of Macon county, Illinois with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Macon County
Compare the largest cities in Macon County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,522 | $51,592 | 6ZIPs |
| Mt Zion | 6,019 | $103,365 | 1ZIPs |
| Forsyth | 3,734 | $112,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Maroa | 1,577 | $72,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Harristown | 1,310 | $72,426 | 1ZIPs |
| Macon | 1,177 | $68,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Blue Mound | 1,133 | $70,329 | 1ZIPs |
| Warrensburg | 1,110 | $81,719 | 1ZIPs |
| Argenta | 913 | $73,482 | 1ZIPs |
| Oreana | 891 | $89,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Niantic | 612 | $67,155 | 1ZIPs |
| Boody | 232 | $53,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Elwin | 119 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Macon County
Review the most populated postal areas across Macon County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | Decatur | $66,337 | 33,793 |
| 62526 | Decatur | $49,062 | 31,758 |
| 62522 | Decatur | $50,669 | 14,838 |
| 62549 | Mt Zion | $100,566 | 6,282 |
| 62535 | Forsyth | $112,000 | 3,745 |
| 62501 | Argenta | $95,889 | 2,377 |
| 61756 | Maroa | $86,375 | 2,165 |
| 62544 | Macon | $89,167 | 1,795 |
| 62513 | Blue Mound | $83,125 | 1,716 |
| 62554 | Oreana | $95,625 | 1,559 |
| 62573 | Warrensburg | $94,583 | 1,416 |
| 62523 | Decatur | $13,393 | 886 |
| 62551 | Niantic | $69,583 | 753 |
| 62514 | Boody | $53,333 | 209 |
| 62537 | Harristown | $70,455 | 182 |
| 62532 | Elwin | — | 119 |
| 62524 | Decatur | — | — |
| 62525 | Decatur | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS