Grafton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62037
Jersey County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,993
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,454
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grafton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62037 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62037 (Grafton, IL) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 62037 covers 151.0 square miles in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,993 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,454 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,637. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,500 (19% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Jersey County, so 62037 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62037.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62037, Grafton, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,993
Population
151.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62037?
53.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,454
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$50,637
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62037 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Grafton, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,454 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,113housing units
1,113
Total Housing Units
805
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 62037, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,580,000.
39
Businesses
326
Employees
$13.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63301
Saint Charles (63301)
48,514 residents
- 62052 13,002
Jerseyville (62052)
13,002 residents
- 62037 1,993
Grafton (62037)
1,993 residents
- 62028 1,276
Elsah (62028)
1,276 residents
- 62022 1,138
Dow (62022)
1,138 residents
- 62031 970
Fieldon (62031)
970 residents
- 62036 704
Golden Eagle (62036)
704 residents
- 63373 603
Portage Des Sioux (63373)
603 residents
- 62013 552
Brussels (62013)
552 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62037 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62022
Dow (62022)
$110,703 median income
- 62036
Golden Eagle (62036)
$103,409 median income
- 63373
Portage Des Sioux (63373)
$88,750 median income
- 63301
Saint Charles (63301)
$85,308 median income
- 62031
Fieldon (62031)
$84,375 median income
- 62052
Jerseyville (62052)
$74,926 median income
- 62037
Grafton (62037)
$73,454 median income
- 62013
Brussels (62013)
$72,750 median income
- 62028
Elsah (62028)
$72,031 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62037 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62037, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,993 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62037 in?
ZIP code 62037 (Grafton) is located in Jersey County, Illinois. Jersey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jersey-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62037?
ZIP code 62037 in Grafton, IL has a population of 1,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62037?
The median household income in ZIP 62037 is $73,454, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62037?
The median home value in ZIP 62037 is $228,500, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62037 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62037?
ZIP code 62037 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62037 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (5), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62037?
In ZIP code 62037, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62037?
In ZIP code 62037, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62037 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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