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ZIP code 62526: Decatur, IL

62526 is a ZIP code in Decatur, Illinois, mainly in Macon County, part of the Decatur, IL metro area. About 30,483 people live here.

Population
30,483
Median household income
$49,062
Typical home value
$98,600+3.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$833gross, per month
Median age
42.2
Homeowners
60.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 62526 details

CityDecatur
StateIllinois
CountyMacon County
Metro areaDecatur, IL
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area66 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water
Population density462 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher20.7% of adults 25+
Average commute17.3 minutes
Center coordinates39.90156, -88.98947

Median rent in 62526 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$755/mo
1 bedroom$755/mo
2 bedrooms$858/mo
3 bedrooms$937/mo
4 bedrooms$1,016/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 62526

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
62535Forsyth, IL2.1 mi3,502
62525Decatur, IL3.3 mi—
62524Decatur, IL3.3 mi—
62523Decatur, IL4.4 mi707
62573Warrensburg, IL5.4 mi1,147
62522Decatur, IL6.0 mi15,185
62554Oreana, IL6.4 mi1,832
62537Harristown, IL6.5 mi272

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 62526?

A typical home in ZIP code 62526 is worth about $98,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,062 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $98,600 homeWhat can a $49,062 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 62526

What city is ZIP code 62526?

ZIP code 62526 is in Decatur, IL, in Macon County.

What county is ZIP code 62526 in?

62526 is mainly in Macon County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 62526?

About 30,483 people live in ZIP code 62526, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 62526 in?

62526 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Decatur have?

Decatur, IL also uses 62521, 62522, 62523, 62524 and 62525.