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ZIP Code 62526
Oreana, IL, Macon County
Population
30,483
Land area
66sq mi
People per sq mi
462
City
Oreana
ZIP 62526 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62526 at a glance
- ZIP 62526 (Oreana) is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,062 a year, 41% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,100 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62526
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing9
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62526, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,062
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$95,100
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
17.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
790
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
19,609
$1.34B annual payroll
PPP loans
$76.89M
1,098 loans
Campaign donations
$124K
22% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62526, 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 62526, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 62526
ZIP codes near 62526
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62554Oreana | 2.6 mi | 18.1 |
| 62535Forsyth | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| 62523Decatur | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| 62521Decatur | 5.9 mi | 66 |
| 62501Cerro Gordo | 6.7 mi | 77 |
| 61756Maroa | 8.8 mi | 84 |
| 62573Warrensburg | 9.1 mi | 41.9 |
| 62522Harristown | 9.8 mi | 23.9 |
| 62532Elwin | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| 62549Mount Zion | 10 mi | 8.1 |
| 61818Cerro Gordo | 11 mi | 39 |
| 62537Harristown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62526?
- ZIP code 62526 is in Oreana, IL (Macon County).
- What county is ZIP code 62526 in?
- ZIP code 62526 is mostly in Macon County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62526?
- About 30,483 people live in the 62526 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.