What city is ZIP code 62837?

ZIP code 62837 is in Fairfield, IL (Wayne County).

What county is ZIP code 62837 in?

ZIP code 62837 is mostly in Wayne County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 62837?

About 7,868 people live in the 62837 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 62837

Fairfield, IL, Wayne County

Population

7,868

Land area

163.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Fairfield

ZIP 62837 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 62837 at a glance

ZIP 62837 (Fairfield) is 79% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $50,536, 39% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $603 a month.

Local data for ZIP 62837

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 62837, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,536

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$103,900

Prices +19.6% in a year

Median rent

$603/mo

Homeownership

76.8%

Bachelor's or higher

15.0%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

19.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

259

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

3,027

$127M annual payroll

PPP loans

$17.6M

452 loans

Campaign donations

$18.5K

6% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 62837, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

750

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 25°F

46.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 62837, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 62837?: ZIP code 62837 is in Fairfield, IL (Wayne County).
What county is ZIP code 62837 in?: ZIP code 62837 is mostly in Wayne County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 62837?: About 7,868 people live in the 62837 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.