62837 ZIP Code – Fairfield, Illinois
62837 is a ZIP code serving Fairfield, Illinois in Wayne County with a population of approximately 8,300 residents. The median household income is $52,321 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. The median home value of $106,200 is well below the national average, with 76.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $566 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.9%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 46.6, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62809, 62842, 62843.
ZIP Code 62837 Data
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ZIP 62837 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62837 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,300 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $106k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $566 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62809 – Barnhill
- 62842 – Geff
- 62843 – Golden Gate
- 62886 – Sims
- 62820 – Burnt Prairie
- 62833 – Ellery
- 62862 – Mill Shoals
- 62895 – Wayne City
- 62823 – Cisne
- 62446 – Mount Erie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62809 | BARNHILL | 288 | $41,620 |
| 62842 | GEFF | 673 | $56,875 |
| 62843 | GOLDEN GATE | 90 | $15,764 |
| 62886 | SIMS | 390 | $51,250 |
| 62820 | BURNT PRAIRIE | 133 | Not provided |