ZIP Code 62521 - Decatur Illinois

ZIP Code 62521 is located in Decatur Illinois. Portions of 62521 are also in Long Creek and Mount Zion and Boody and South Wheatland Township and Long Creek Township and Decatur Township and Mount Zion Township and Oakley Township. 62521 is entirely within Macon County. Regionally, it is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.

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ZIP Code 62521 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDecatur
Primary CountyMacon County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)33,453
Area Code(s)217
Current Time
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62521 Demographics

62521 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62521 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62521 is 5.8%.

Population33,453
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density437 People per Square Mile
Total Households15,240
Percentage High Income Households3.4%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$59,269
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$68,370
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 77.24%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 46.08%

62521 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White25,28077.13%
Black6,28919.19%
Hispanic5731.75%
Asian4771.46%
Native American1100.34%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander460.14%

62521 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,40138.65%
Black1,91152.72%
Hispanic2486.84%
Asian521.43%
Native American90.25%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.11%

62521 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2,55811.36%
Bachelor Degree3,49415.52%
High School Diploma7,63633.92%
No High School Diploma4341.93%
GED or Alternate1,2385.5%
1 or More Years of College3,37715%
Associates Degree1,9578.69%
Masters Degree1,2415.51%
Professional Degree3471.54%
Doctorate Degree2291.02%

62521 Geography

Coordinates39.81159973,-88.92906952
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 62521
RegionChampaign and Springfield Decatur Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaDecatur, IL
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area77 Square Miles

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62521 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies

62521 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17223242526165635544332342
Avg Max Temp (°F)34405265768488868068523964
Avg Precip (In.)21.973.23.644.393.964.414.022.992.783.342.8139.51

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