What to know about ZIP 62524
ZIP code 62524 covers ZIP 62524 with a population of about 2,525.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHAMPAIGN & SPRNGFLD - DECATUR media market.
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ZIP Code 62524 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,525
Density
N/A
Median income
$31,735
-58% vs US avg
Home value
$90,800
-74% vs US avg
Median rent
$540
-54% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 62524
Income and economy in ZIP 62524
Median household income in ZIP 62524 is about $31,735 — about 58% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.8%; unemployment rate near 13.4%; 26.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Professional services; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 62524
Median home value is about $90,800 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $540 (about 54% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.3% (about 43.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 62524, a household would need roughly $25,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $583. That sits below the local median household income ($31,735), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.