| City: | Elwin, Illinois |
| County: | Macon County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:19:39 AM |
| Population: | 119 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7529, -88.9878 |
| Land Area: | 0.833 sq mi |
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Elwin is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois, about 10 miles east of Decatur. Just 119 people live here in 51 households, making it one of the smallest populated ZIP codes in central Illinois. The community exists as a point location within the larger 62521 ZIP code territory.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Elwin post office maintains 28 PO Boxes, and there's no street delivery alternative for residents. With only one street in the postal records, S Taylor Street, the community isn't large enough to support traditional carrier routes. Residents must pick up their mail at the post office. General delivery service is also available.
Elwin skews older than average. The median age is 50.5 years, and only one resident is under 18. Most households are small, with a ratio of 2.3 people per home. Homeownership runs high at 84%, and the housing stock is historic. Of the 57 housing units, 23 were built before 1939. Median home value sits at $114,100.
The local economy connects to nearby Decatur. Per capita income is $37,606, and 34.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The workforce shows strength in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (18 workers), educational services and healthcare (8 workers), and public transit commuting (10 workers use public transit to get to work).
Only one street appears in postal records, reflecting the tiny size of this unincorporated community.
ZIP Code 62532 has 119 residents and 51 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 119Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 40Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 142.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 51Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $122,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 166 | 56 | 76 | 81 | 65 | 120 | 110 | 70 | 71 | 101 | 64 | 33 | 40 |
| Decennial Census | 105 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 119 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 54.2
Female Median Age: 49.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 116 | 97.48% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 61 | 51.26% | 54.2 years |
| Females: | 58 | 48.74% | 49.3 years |
| Total: | 119 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 40 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $85,685 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.0%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (41.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,685 | $88,021 | $48,875 | $61,071 | $61,250 | $54,583 | $56,250 | $60,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $85,685 | $88,021 | $0 | $62,321 | $76,250 | $63,500 | $66,458 | $66,635 | $0 | $0 | $74,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,960 | $39,844 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $37,917 | $38,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 24 | 60.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 25.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 33.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 41.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $122,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $72,700 (146.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $49,500 | $103,400 | $113,800 | $74,300 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $88,500 | $88,000 | $89,200 | $89,200 | $93,300 | $114,100 | $114,100 | $122,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 43.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 17 | 56.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7 | 23.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 56.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 20.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 40 | 62.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 24 | 37.50% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 62532 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 38Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62532 is located in Macon County, Illinois, within the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19500) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 110,768 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 62532. It covers 0.833 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Decatur, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 110,768Source: Census |
| MSA: | Decatur, IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.833 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1723919Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elwin CDP; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62532 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.