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Harristown, IL
Village in Macon County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62537.
Population
1,550
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
1
Harristown and its ZIP codes
Harristown at a glance
- Harristown is about 3.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,426 a year, 13% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,700 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Harristown, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harristown, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,426
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (201), German Americans (199), Scottish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Harristown.
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
How people get to work
Harristown, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harristown, 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 Harristown, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Harristown
1 in or overlapping Harristown. Population shown
Cities near Harristown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoodyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| DecaturCity | 5.6 mi | 43.7 |
| NianticVillage | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| WarrensburgVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ElwinCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ForsythVillage | 7.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MaconCity | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| LathamVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue MoundVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount ZionVillage | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| IlliopolisVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount AuburnVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| OreanaVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Long CreekVillage | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MaroaCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harristown, IL in?
- Harristown is in Macon County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Harristown, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harristown include 62537.
- What is the population of Harristown, IL?
- About 1,550 people live in Harristown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harristown?
- Nearby places include Boody (5.5 mi), Decatur (5.6 mi), Niantic (5.6 mi), Warrensburg (6.1 mi), Elwin (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023