Forsyth, IL land: flood, zoning and parcels
1,620 parcels
On the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll1,581
- In a FEMA flood zone13%special flood hazard area
Illinois 2026 taxes are billed in 2027: the first installment is due no earlier than June 1, 2027.
Sources: Illinois Property Tax Code 35 ILCS 200/21-15, 35 ILCS 200/21-25, 35 ILCS 200/21-30 and 35 ILCS 200/16-55. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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Around Forsyth
Parcels to start with
Flood zones and wetlands
People and new homes in Forsyth
- Population3,613July 2025 estimate, −3.2% since 2020
- Median household income$112,0002020–2024 average, ±$15,872
- New homes permitted32025, 3 single-family; 4 in 2021
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
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Land in Forsyth by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building on record | 1,460 | 90% |
| Other or not coded | 91 | 5.6% |
| Institutional | 59 | 3.6% |
| Farm and timber | 10 | 0.6% |
10 farm and timber parcels cover 206 acres. County tax roll, as of Oct 2026; land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Forsyth is 0.42 acre (1,620 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
How Forsyth is zonedThe most common districts
| Zoning district | Parcels | Share of zoned |
|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL | 1,608 | 99% |
| R-1 | 8 | 0.5% |
| RE-5 | 3 | 0.2% |
| A-1 | 1 | 0.1% |
Zoning is on file for 100% of parcels in Forsyth, across 4 districts (zoning maps as of Oct 2026). A district shown by its code alone has no published name on our map. The town or county zoning office has the final word on any parcel.
Land parcels in ForsythFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 20.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 18.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 14.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 9.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 9.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 8.0 acres of farm and timber land
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
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Questions about Forsyth landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Forsyth, IL?
1,620 parcels on the Macon County parcel layer (pulled Oct 2026), covering 1,581 acres.
Is vacancy verified in Forsyth, IL?
Vacancy not verified: each parcel page says whether the county roll or building footprints show a building.
What is the typical lot size in Forsyth?
The median parcel is 0.42 acre, from 1,620 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Forsyth is in a flood zone?
13% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Oct 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Forsyth?
0.4% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Forsyth zoned?
Zoning is on file for 100% of parcels (zoning maps as of Oct 2026). The most common districts: MUNICIPAL, R-1, RE-5.
How many people live in Forsyth?
About 3,613 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), −3.2% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Forsyth?
Building permits authorized 3 new housing units in 2025 (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: Macon County parcels: Macon County, Illinois (layer as of Oct 2026). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
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About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
Sources
Parcels: Macon County parcels: Macon County, Illinois (layer as of Oct 2026) (pulled Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Oct 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); town limits: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line places; sales: the county's own file, through Sep 2026; counted on our map built Oct 2026.