Forsyth
Village in Macon County, Illinois
Forsyth is a village in Macon County, Illinois, with 3,734 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Decatur, 5.1 miles S.
- 3,734residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 1,206 / sq mipopulation density
- 62535ZIP code
About Forsyth
Forsyth is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 3,734 at the 2020 census, up from 3,490 in 2010. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Forsyth
- Median household income
- $112,000
- Median home value
- $281,000
- Median rent
- $1,222/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Forsyth had 3,734 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,734 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,206 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forsyth at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,734 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9261° N, 88.9641° W |
| ZIP code | 62535 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1727091 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forsyth
- Decatur5.1 mi S
- Oreana5.1 mi E
- Warrensburg5.2 mi W
- Maroa7.6 mi N
- Harristown7.7 mi SW
- Argenta8.7 mi NE
- Elwin10.4 mi S
- Long Creek10.4 mi SE
- Mount Zion10.7 mi SE
- Latham10.9 mi W
- Niantic11.8 mi SW
- Boody12.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Forsyth
What county is Forsyth in?
Forsyth is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Forsyth, IL?
3,734 people lived in Forsyth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forsyth, IL?
The ZIP code of Forsyth is 62535.
What is the elevation of Forsyth?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forsyth?
Decatur (5.1 mi), Oreana (5.1 mi), Warrensburg (5.2 mi), Maroa (7.6 mi), Harristown (7.7 mi).
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