ZIP Code 62522: Decatur, Illinois
ZIP code 62522 is assigned to Decatur, Illinois, and lies within Macon County. Its reference point is at latitude 39.8432 and longitude -88.9861 (39°50'35.5"N 88°59'10.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 62522
Decatur, IL has 7 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 62522, they include 62521, 62523, 62524, 62525, 62526, 62527.
Across Macon County there are 20 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 62524 in Decatur, IL, about 0.8 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 62522 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| County | Macon County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 39.8432 |
| Longitude | -88.9861 |
| DMS | 39°50'35.5"N 88°59'10.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 62524 (Decatur, 0.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 62522
Map centered on 39.8432, -88.9861. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Decatur, IL
Video: Decatur, IL
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ZIP Codes Near 62522
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 62522, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 62522, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Elwin, IL (4.4 mi south), Harristown, IL (5.3 mi west) and Forsyth, IL (5.7 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Elwin, IL – 4.4 mi south
- Harristown, IL – 5.3 mi west
- Forsyth, IL – 5.7 mi north
- Boody, IL – 6.6 mi southwest
- Mt Zion, IL – 8.1 mi southeast
- Warrensburg, IL – 8.5 mi northwest
- Oreana, IL – 9.4 mi northeast
- Macon, IL – 9.6 mi south
- Niantic, IL – 9.8 mi west
Schools Near Decatur, IL
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 62522 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Decatur and Macon County.
Searching nearby communities such as Elwin and Harristown can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 62522.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Decatur, IL are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 62522.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Decatur, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 62522 may also use facilities in nearby Elwin, Harristown and Forsyth.
Shopping and Dining in Decatur
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 62522 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Decatur, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 62522.
To research local history, try searching for Macon County records and archives along with the name Decatur.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 62522, Elwin lies about 4.4 mi to the south, Harristown lies about 5.3 mi to the west, Forsyth lies about 5.7 mi to the north, Boody lies about 6.6 mi to the southwest and Mt Zion lies about 8.1 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Decatur show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 62522
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Wabash Railroad Station and Railway Express Agency”): Archedamian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Norfolk Southern NS 8616 (C39-8) (16411552686)”): Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Greetings from Decatur, Illinois, Soy Bean Capital of the World - Large Letter Postcard (4473134848)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Driving Around Downtown Decatur, IL in 4k Video” by Explore USA Cities, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 62522 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.