Coulterville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62237
Randolph County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,659
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,208
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coulterville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62237 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62237 covers 248.5 square miles in Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,659 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62237 reports a modest median household income of $55,208 (31% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,983. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,200 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 89.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62237 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 62237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coulterville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62237.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 62237, Coulterville, 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
2,659
Population
248.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62237?
53.8
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
2.0%
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?
$55,208
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$32,983
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62237 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Coulterville, 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)
$55,208 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,249housing units
1,249
Total Housing Units
1,097
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 62237, employing approximately 430 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,578,000.
28
Businesses
430
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62237 vs 62268 →
ZIP 62237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62286
Sparta (62286)
6,008 residents
- 62237
Coulterville (62237)
2,659 residents
- 62292 947
Tilden (62292)
947 residents
- 62268 738
Oakdale (62268)
738 residents
- 62238 696
Cutler (62238)
696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62237 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62268
Oakdale (62268)
$95,833 median income
- 62238
Cutler (62238)
$67,656 median income
- 62286
Sparta (62286)
$61,220 median income
- 62237
Coulterville (62237)
$55,208 median income
- 62292
Tilden (62292)
$47,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62237 ranks #4 of 5 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 62237, 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 (2,659 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 62237 in?
ZIP code 62237 (Coulterville) is located in Randolph County, Illinois. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62237?
ZIP code 62237 in Coulterville, IL has a population of 2,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62237?
The median household income in ZIP 62237 is $55,208, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62237?
The median home value in ZIP 62237 is $150,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62237 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62237?
ZIP code 62237 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62237 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62237?
In ZIP code 62237, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62237 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62237?
In ZIP code 62237, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62237 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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