ZIP Code 62537 -- Harristown, IL

Macon | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 100.00% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
272
Unknown
Median Income
$70,455
Home Value
$87,500
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
29.30
Diversity Index
12.60
Very Low
Cost of Living
58.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.2%

About ZIP Code 62537

ZIP code 62537 in Harristown, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 272. The median household income is $70,455, which is This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $87,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 58.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 29.30 years. Approximately 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Macon, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
272
Median Age
29.30
Male Population
157
57.7%
Female Population
115
42.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
12.60 Very Low
White
93.4%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$70,455
Mean Household Income
$78,453
Per Capita Income
$23,062
Below Poverty Line
1.5%

This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$87,500
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
80
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
N/A
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
100.0%
Renter Occupied
0.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 100.0% Renter 0.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 0.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
97
Employment Rate
92.8%
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Mean Commute Time
87.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.6%
Carpool
18.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

58.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62537 is 41.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Macon

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62521 Decatur 32,665 $66,337
62526 Bearsdale 30,483 $49,062
62522 Decatur 15,185 $50,669
62549 Hervey city 6,454 $100,566
62535 Forsyth 3,502 $112,000
61756 Maroa 2,542 $86,375

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62537

ZIP code 62537 (Harristown, IL) has a total population of 272 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 29.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62537 is $70,455 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62537 is primarily located in Harristown, Illinois (IL). It falls within Macon County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62537 is $87,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 62537 is 29.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 62537 has a cost of living index of 58.75 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62537, 6.02% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62537 is 7.22%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.