The U.S. ZIP Code 62523 is associated with Decatur, IL in Macon County. The current population estimate is 1,382. Median househould income is at $13,462, with an estimated 90% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 62523 has a median age of approximately 29.8 years, with 10.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 4.6% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $9,577.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 62523 is $13,462, while the region's mean household income is $22,112. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $9,577. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62523 of $9,577 is approximately 73.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 89.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately843.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.8% of the population in 62523 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 21.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 62523 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 36.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 62523, 69.1% of the population graduated high school, while 4.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.7% in this Macon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 26.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62523, 80.6% is one race, while 19.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 62523 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62523 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (59.3%), followed by White (57.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Black or African American | 59.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 62523, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Macon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 62523 are younger than average. The median age of 29.8 years in ZIP Code 62523 is approximately 21.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.5% of the population in 62523 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 62523 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62523 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 62523 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62523, an estimated 34.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Macon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.7% |
In 62523, 15.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 34.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62523 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 62523 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 34.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.4% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62523 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 23.85¢/kWh | 15.36¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 62523 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.66 | ||
| Feb | 4.38 | ||
| Mar | 5.02 | ||
| Apr | 5.45 | ||
| May | 5.41 | ||
| Jun | 5.86 | ||
| Jul | 6.08 | ||
| Aug | 6.11 | ||
| Sep | 5.75 | ||
| Oct | 4.87 | ||
| Nov | 3.95 | ||
| Dec | 3.25 |