62837 ZIP Code
Fairfield, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62837 |
| City/Town: | Fairfield |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,300 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,321 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,958 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,241 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,200 |
| Land Area: | 163.9 sq miles
424.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3652, -88.3577 |
Population Information (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,300 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,205 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,095 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 444 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 395 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 540 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 498 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 419 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 967 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 870 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,016 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 617 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 607 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,011 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 575 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 341 | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $566 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,241 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,794 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 447 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,850 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 944 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,004 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 223 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 321 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,031 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,472 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,027 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 642 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 288 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,321 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,853 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,958 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,871 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,731 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 117 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,932 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,972 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 549 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 210 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,845 | 94.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 111 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 44 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 158 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 142 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 168 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 240 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62837 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 197 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 203 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 531 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 438 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 450 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 665 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 522 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 559 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 121 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62837 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,174 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 205 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 161 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62837 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 268 | 7.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 143 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 529 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 81 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 497 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 291 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 96 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 248 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,026 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 248 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 111 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 157 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,672 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,119 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,848 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 583 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62837 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,585 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,605 | 42.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,124 | 29.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 67 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 641 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62837 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,947 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 12 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 46 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 66 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 37 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 253 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 877 | 20.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62837 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 192 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 343 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 452 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 471 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 743 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 293 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 645 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 398 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 702 | 16.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62837 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 454 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,129 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,871 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 698 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 77 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62837 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,762 | 46.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 763 | 20.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,155 | 30.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62837 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 351 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,089 | 28.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,492 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 862 | 22.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62837 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 539 | 18.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 775 | 27.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 774 | 27.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 319 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 285 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 104 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,090 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $472 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $566 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,794 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,824 | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 695 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 693 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,062 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,123 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,434 | 37.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62837 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,443 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 953 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,887 | 54.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 442 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 525 | 15.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62837 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,616 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 137 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 56 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 670 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 383 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 370 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,605 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 418 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,626 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 672 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 858 | 52.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62837 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,149 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,081 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 699 | 64.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 300 | 27.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 161 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,067 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 36 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 233 | 647.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 233 | 647.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 233 | 647.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 38.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 165 | 458.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 102.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62837 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,856 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,637 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 219 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 188 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 21 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62837 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,794 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,228 | 85.1% | 89.4% |
Fairfield, IL62837