ZIP Code 62550 - Moweaqua Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62550 is located in Moweaqua Illinois. Portions of 62550 are also in Prairieton Township and Flat Branch Township and Penn Township (Shelby County) and Moweaqua Township and South Macon Township and Pleasant View Township. 62550 is primarily within Shelby County, with some portions in Christian County and Macon County. Regionally, 62550 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 62550 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Moweaqua |
| Primary County | Shelby County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,902 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62550 Map
62550 Demographics
62550 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 62550 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62550 is White. The current unemployment level in 62550 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,902 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,121 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,912 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $311,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.37% |
62550 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,824 | 97.04% |
| Black | 33 | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62550 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 98.74% |
| Black | 4 | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62550 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 169 | 9.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 255 | 13.72% |
| High School Diploma | 702 | 37.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 23 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 99 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 270 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 9.47% |
| Masters Degree | 146 | 7.86% |
| Professional Degree | 18 | 0.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62550 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.60956955, -88.98000336 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Taylorville, IL Decatur, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 113 Square Miles |
62550 Schools
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62550 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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