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ZIP Code 62501
Cerro Gordo, IL, Macon County
Population
2,324
Land area
77sq mi
People per sq mi
30
City
Cerro Gordo
ZIP 62501 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62501 at a glance
- ZIP 62501 (Cerro Gordo) is 87% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,889, 15% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (35% below Illinois) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62501
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62501, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,889
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
90.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
27.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
41
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
148
$7.48M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.18M
86 loans
Campaign donations
$7,678
1% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62501, 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
86° / 20°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62501, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 62501
ZIP codes near 62501
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61818Cerro Gordo | 4.4 mi | 39 |
| 62554Oreana | 5.3 mi | 18.1 |
| 61855Cerro Gordo | 6.2 mi | 11.7 |
| 62526Oreana | 6.7 mi | 66 |
| 61830Cisco | 6.9 mi | 33.6 |
| 61936LaPlace | 8.5 mi | 3 |
| 62521Decatur | 8.9 mi | 66 |
| 62535Forsyth | 9.9 mi | 3.6 |
| 62523Decatur | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| 61929Hammond | 11 mi | 39.3 |
| 62549Mount Zion | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| 61813Bement | 13 mi | 63.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62501?
- ZIP code 62501 is in Cerro Gordo, IL (Macon County).
- What county is ZIP code 62501 in?
- ZIP code 62501 is mostly in Macon County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62501?
- About 2,324 people live in the 62501 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.