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Decatur, Illinois

Population: 70,522 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
70,522
People
Median age
39.2
Housing
Total households
30,920
Income
Median household income
$51,592
Housing
Total housing units
36,018
Employment
Employment rate
51.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.3%
City details
Local time 03:42:29(CT)
LocationDecatur, IL
Population (ZIP areas)81,275(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard2 PO Box
CountyMacon
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates39.85150177281001, -88.97227088863248
Land area156.3 sq miles(404,815,531 m²)

Map of Decatur, Illinois with ZIP codes

Map of Decatur, Illinois and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Decatur

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Decatur. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
62521Standard$66,33733,793
62522Standard$50,66914,838
62523Standard$13,393886
62524PO BOX
62525PO BOX
62526Standard$49,06231,758

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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