62521 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DECATUR, IL 62521

62521 is a suburban zip code in Decatur, Illinois. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $92,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Decatur metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $58,715/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62521 is $47,181.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62521 earn an average of $40,124/year. Women earn only $20,663/year.

16,746 people in 62521 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62521? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.9 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 17,137 men and 18,714 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 21,161 people (out of the 35,851 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 15,605 homes, and 703 businesses every day. 227 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62521 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ankara, Turkey!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 612 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 35,851
  • White Population: 29,169
  • Black Population: 6,831
  • Hispanic Population: 516
  • Asian Population: 338
  • Hawaiian Population: 29
  • Indian Population: 218
  • Male Population: 17,137
  • Female Population: 18,714
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 42
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Decatur IL
  • County: Macon
  • City: Decatur
  • Longitude: -88.9
  • Latitude: 39.8
  • Elevation: 613 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 217
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 16,314
  • Drive alone: 14,390
  • Carpool: 1,486
  • Public transit: 108
  • Ride bikes or walk: 227

  • Average commute time: 17.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 366
  •    5 - 9: 2,537
  •    10 - 14: 4,856
  •    15 - 19: 4,100
  •    20 - 24: 2,043
  •    25 - 29: 274
  •    30 - 34: 717
  •    35 - 39: 66
  •    40 - 44: 140
  •    45 - 59: 558
  •    60 - 89: 419
  •    90 plus: 238
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $92,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $46,361
  • Businesses: 600
  • Employees: 8,790
  • Annual Payroll: $326,621,000
  • Average Family Income: $58,715
  • Median Family Income: $39,449
  • Average Income for Men: $40,124
  • Average Income for Women: $20,663
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 115
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 62521 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Brush College Elementary
575 Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3185
Enterprise Elementary
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3245
Garfield Montessori School
300 Meadow Terrace
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3244
Hope Academy
955 N Illinois
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3333
Johns Hill Magnet School
1025 E Johns Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3196
Michael E Baum Elementary
801 S Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3259
Muffley Elementary
88 S Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3194
Robertson Charter School
1454 E North St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 428-7072
South Shores Elementary
2500 S Franklin St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3243
Middle Schools
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3190
High Schools
Eisenhower High School
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3100
Other Schools
Phoenix Enrichment Center
1900 E Cleveland Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3210
St Marys Adolescent Ed Program
1800 E Lakeshore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Other Schools
Phoenix Enrichment Center
1900 E Cleveland Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3210
Washington Elementary
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 62521 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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