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Elwin, IL
Census-designated place in Macon County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62532.
Population
40
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
1
Elwin and its ZIP codes
Elwin at a glance
- Elwin is 79% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Elwin, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Elwin.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,764
45,164 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,375
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$692M
FY 2026, $6,659 per person
PPP loans
$64K
2 loans, 12 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Elwin, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
602
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elwin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Elwin
1 in or overlapping Elwin. Population shown
Cities near Elwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoodyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| MaconCity | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount ZionVillage | 5 mi | 4.3 |
| DecaturCity | 5.8 mi | 43.7 |
| HarristownVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Long CreekVillage | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| Blue MoundVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Dalton CityVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ForsythVillage | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| NianticVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| WarrensburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| OreanaVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StoningtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elwin, IL in?
- Elwin is in Macon County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Elwin, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elwin include 62532.
- What is the population of Elwin, IL?
- About 40 people live in Elwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elwin?
- Nearby places include Boody (3.8 mi), Macon (4.7 mi), Mount Zion (5 mi), Decatur (5.8 mi), Harristown (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023