ZIP Code 62837 Demographics

Wayne County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62837 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,300

↓ 48.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,321

↓ 2.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$106,200

↓ 1.6% vs county

Median Age

45.2 yrs

↓ +5.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 16.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62837 compares to Wayne County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62837 $52k Wayne $54k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62837 $106k Wayne $108k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$566

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62837 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$106,200
Down Payment (20%)$21,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$674P&I: $537 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$566
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $108/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62837, sorted by distance.

62842 7.2 mi away wayne county 62886 10.0 mi away wayne county 62820 10.8 mi away white county 62823 11.4 mi away wayne county 62850 15.4 mi away wayne county 62878 16.7 mi away wayne county 62844 18.4 mi away white county 62824 20.9 mi away clay county

About Wayne County

Wayne County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 16,127. The county's median household income is $53,522 and median home value is $107,900. ZIP code 62837 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wayne County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.