ZIP code 62837
Where is ZIP code 62837?
Fairfield, Illinois
Wayne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62837 belongs to Fairfield, Illinois in Wayne County. 62837 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 7,868 people live in the 62837 area, where the median household income is $50,536. The closest ZIP codes are 62842 (Geff, 5.3 mi northwest), 62809 (Barnhill, 6.5 mi south) and 62843 (Golden Gate, 8.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 62837 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fairfield |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.3782, -88.3593 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 628 |
Population and income in 62837
| Population | 7,868 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 48 · lower than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.1 years · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $50,536 · lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,654 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,900 · lower than 78% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $603 a month |
| Housing units | 4,056 |
| Households | 3,677 (2.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 163.93 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62837. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62837
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62842 | Geff, IL | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 62809 | Barnhill, IL | 6.5 mi S | Standard |
| 62843 | Golden Gate, IL | 8.3 mi E | Standard |
| 62862 | Mill Shoals, IL | 9.3 mi S | Standard |
| 62886 | Sims, IL | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 62823 | Cisne, IL | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 62833 | Ellery, IL | 12.3 mi E | Standard |
| 62446 | Mount Erie, IL | 12.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 62895 | Wayne City, IL | 12.5 mi W | Standard |
| 62850 | Johnsonville, IL | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 62820 | Burnt Prairie, IL | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 62887 | Springerton, IL | 14.4 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62837 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62837
123 MAIN ST
FAIRFIELD IL 62837
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Big Mound, Boyleston, Crestview Terrace, Cumberland Heights and Grover and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62837-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62837?
- 62837 is a Fairfield, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62837 in?
- ZIP code 62837 is in Wayne County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62837 in?
- 62837 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62837?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62837 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62837?
- About 7,868 people live in ZIP code 62837, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62837?
- The median household income in 62837 is $50,536 a year, lower than 90% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62837?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62837 are 62842 (Geff, 5.3 miles), 62809 (Barnhill, 6.5 miles), 62843 (Golden Gate, 8.3 miles) and 62862 (Mill Shoals, 9.3 miles).