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Fairfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62837

Wayne County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,867
21/sq mi
$50,536
Median income
$103,900
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, home to 8,867 residents across 422.2 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62837 reports a modest median household income of $50,536 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,654. Local economic indicators show a 15.6% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $103,900 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $603 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 62837 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62837.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 62837, Fairfield, 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

8,867

Population

422.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62837?

47.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$50,536

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$35,654

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62837 ranks nationally

Fairfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,536 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,056

Total Housing Units

3,677

Occupied Units

379

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$103,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$603

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 259 business establishments in ZIP 62837, employing approximately 3,027 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,364,000.

259

Businesses

3,027

Employees

$127.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 37 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 34 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 27 10.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 17 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.4%
Manufacturing 12 4.6%
Construction 11 4.3%
Wholesale trade 9 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.5%
Information 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.5%
Utilities 3 1.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.2%

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 62837 vs 62809 →

ZIP 62837 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62837 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62837 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62809 Barnhill, IL 142 6.2 mi
62842 Geff, IL 835 7.2 mi
62820 Burnt Prairie, IL 162 10.8 mi
62446 Mount Erie, IL 414 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

62895 standard
Wayne City, IL
Pop: 2,022
62823 standard
Cisne, IL
Pop: 1,691
62842 standard
Geff, IL
Pop: 835
62886 standard
Sims, IL
Pop: 440
62446 standard
Mount Erie, IL
Pop: 414
62878 standard
Rinard, IL
Pop: 410

Related Areas

Wayne County Fairfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62837 in? ▼
ZIP code 62837 (Fairfield) is located in Wayne County, Illinois. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62837? ▼
ZIP code 62837 in Fairfield, IL has a population of 8,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62837 is $50,536, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62837? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62837 is $103,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62837 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62837? ▼
ZIP code 62837 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 3,027 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62837? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62837 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62837? ▼
In ZIP code 62837, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 62837? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62837 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62837? ▼
In ZIP code 62837, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62837 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.