62837 ZIP Code, Fairfield, IL
62837 is a ZIP code in Fairfield, Illinois in Wayne County. It covers 164 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62809, 62842 and 62843. 7,868 people live here in 3,677 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $50,536, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 47.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fairfield, IL
- County: Wayne County
- Land area: 164 sq mi
- Population: 7,868
- Median household income: $50,536
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,868 |
| Households | 3,677 |
| Median household income | $50,536 |
| Income per person | $35,654 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Homeowners | 76.8% |
| Median home value | $103,900 |
| Median rent | $603 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 14.4% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.9% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.3% |
| $100–150K | 10.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.7% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.6% |
| Owned outright | 34.2% |
| Rented | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 5.8% |
| Mobile / other | 17.7% |
Businesses in 62837
259 business establishments with 3,027 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 37
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 34
- Accommodation and Food Services: 27
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Manufacturing: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62809 — Mill Shoals village, IL (6.1 mi)
- 62842 — Jeffersonville village, IL (7.3 mi)
- 62843 — Golden Gate village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 62886 — Sims village, IL (9.6 mi)
- 62820 — Burnt Prairie village, IL (10.4 mi)
- 62833 (10.4 mi)
- 62862 — Mill Shoals village, IL (10.6 mi)
- 62823 — Cisne village, IL (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 62837
- Fairfield, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wayne County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wayne County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Wayne County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Wayne County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Wayne County
Mail every home in 62837
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62837 in?
- 62837 is a Fairfield, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Fairfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62837 in?
- 62837 is in Wayne County.
- What is the population of 62837?
- About 7,868 people (±413), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,467.
- What is the median household income in 62837?
- $50,536 (±$7,511), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62809 (6.1 mi, Mill Shoals), 62842 (7.3 mi, Jeffersonville), 62843 (8.7 mi, Golden Gate), 62886 (9.6 mi, Sims), 62820 (10.4 mi, Burnt Prairie) and 62833 (10.4 mi).
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