ZIP Code 62526: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL
Total population: 30,483 Household income: $49,062 Rent: $833

Overview

Total population
30,483
Rent
$833
Year built
1966
Household income
$49,062
Per capita income
$31,798
Poverty rate
18.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
35.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Illinois
County
Macon County
City
Decatur
Total population
30,483
Adults over 25
21,728
Total households
13,988
Household size
2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$49,062
Per capita income
$31,798
Poverty rate
18.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
35.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$833
Year built
1966
Households that rent
39.2%
Households that own
60.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
66.3%
Black
22.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
7.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
11,076 (91.3%)
Commute time to work
17 mins
Work from home
1,061 (8.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
26.8%
High school graduate or GED
43.3%
Some college or associate degree
9.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 62526 with: Macon County, IL Illinois United States

ZIP 62526

Total population30,483
Rent$833
Year built1966
Household income$49,062
Per capita income$31,798
Poverty rate18.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Macon County, IL

Total population101,849
Rent$847
Year built1964
Household income$62,666
Per capita income$36,605
Poverty rate15%
Unemployment rate5.2%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798
Rent$1,274
Year built1971
Household income$83,390
Per capita income$46,406
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP62526 CountyMacon, ILStateIllinoisCountryUnited States
Total population30,483101,84912,694,798334,922,499
Rent$833$847$1,274$1,413
Year built1966196419711980
Household income$49,062$62,666$83,390$80,734
Per capita income$31,798$36,605$46,406$44,673
Poverty rate18.2%15%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.2%5%4%

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Summary for 62526

Rent & Income

In 62526, the typical monthly rent is $833 and the typical household income is $49,062. Rent here is lower than Illinois, and household income is lower than Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 18.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.2% of households. Around 35.8% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 62526 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 62526 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 62526 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $833 3 / 140 from lower rent $810 – $2,585
Household income $49,062 129 / 140 from higher income $27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate 18.2% 111 / 140 from lower poverty 2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 62526

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 3rd out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. Across Illinois, figures vary from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 62526 stands 129th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Throughout Illinois, numbers span from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 111th out of 140 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 62526 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $833 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 62526

Annual Household Income: $49,062

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 62526

Estimated Rate: 18.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 62526

In ZIP Code 62526, households that rent: 5,477 (39.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,477 39.2%
Owner-Occupied 8,511 60.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 62526

In ZIP Code 62526, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,959 (35.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,959 35.8%
Other renter households 3,518 64.2%
Total renter households 5,477 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 62526

Less than High School: 5,833 people (26.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,401 people (43.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,993 people (9.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,501 people (20.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,728

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.