ZIP code 62501
Where is ZIP code 62501?
Argenta, Illinois
Macon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62501 belongs to Argenta, Illinois in Macon County. 62501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 2,324 people live in the 62501 area, where the median household income is $95,889. The closest ZIP codes are 62554 (Oreana, 2.6 mi west), 61818 (Cerro Gordo, 6.2 mi southeast) and 61830 (Cisco, 7.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 62501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Argenta |
| Also accepted | Newburg, Oakley |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 39.934, -88.8052 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 625 |
Population and income in 62501
| Population | 2,324 · higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 64% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.2 years · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $95,889 · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,604 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $172,200 · higher than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $797 a month |
| Housing units | 1,078 |
| Households | 1,012 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.6% |
| Land area | 76.96 sq mi (plus 0.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62554 | Oreana, IL | 2.6 mi W | Standard |
| 61818 | Cerro Gordo, IL | 6.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 61830 | Cisco, IL | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 61855 | Milmine, IL | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 62535 | Forsyth, IL | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 62526 | Decatur, IL | 8.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 62521 | Decatur, IL | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 61936 | La Place, IL | 9.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 62523 | Decatur, IL | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 61756 | Maroa, IL | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 62524 | Decatur, IL | 10.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62525 | Decatur, IL | 10.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62501
123 MAIN ST
ARGENTA IL 62501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEWBURG and OAKLEY as the city name for 62501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62501?
- 62501 is a Argenta, Illinois ZIP code. Newburg and Oakley are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 62501 in?
- ZIP code 62501 is in Macon County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62501 in?
- 62501 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62501 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62501?
- About 2,324 people live in ZIP code 62501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62501?
- The median household income in 62501 is $95,889 a year, higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62501 are 62554 (Oreana, 2.6 miles), 61818 (Cerro Gordo, 6.2 miles), 61830 (Cisco, 7.2 miles) and 61855 (Milmine, 7.7 miles).