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ZIP Code 62551
Niantic, IL, Macon County
Population
820
Land area
26.2sq mi
People per sq mi
31
City
Niantic
ZIP 62551 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62551 at a glance
- ZIP 62551 (Niantic) is 86% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,583 a year, 17% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,200 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62551
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62551, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,583
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
7
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
46
$2.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$816K
16 loans
Campaign donations
$700
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62551, 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 ZIP 62551, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 62551
ZIP codes near 62551
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62537Harristown | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| 62539Illiopolis | 4.3 mi | 46.4 |
| 62522Harristown | 5.5 mi | 23.9 |
| 62573Warrensburg | 6.9 mi | 41.9 |
| 62543Latham | 7.6 mi | 20.6 |
| 62514Boody | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| 62547Mount Auburn | 9.7 mi | 41.7 |
| 62513Blue Mound | 9.7 mi | 67.8 |
| 62548Mount Pulaski | 9.9 mi | 85 |
| 62535Forsyth | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| 62523Decatur | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| 62515Buffalo | 11 mi | 57.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62551?
- ZIP code 62551 is in Niantic, IL (Macon County).
- What county is ZIP code 62551 in?
- ZIP code 62551 is mostly in Macon County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62551?
- About 820 people live in the 62551 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.