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Perry County
Cutler, IL
62238
62238 ZIP Code — Cutler, IL
Perry County, Illinois
ZIP code 62238 is located in
Cutler ,
Illinois ,
within Perry County .
It covers approximately 50.04 square miles and serves a population of
522 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62238
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,967. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 62238 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
522
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
145
Geography
Land area
50.04 sq mi
Water area
0.68 sq mi
Latitude
38.0501
Longitude
-89.5180
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.7%
49.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
43.7%
30.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
17.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.8%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$68,967
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 22.4% 18 and over 405 77.6% 65 and over 70 13.4% Median age 32.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 482 87.6% Hispanic or Latino 28 5.1% Other race 28 5.1% Two or more races 8 1.5% Black or African American 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.7%
49.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
43.7%
30.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
17.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
1.8%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.5% $10k–$15k 7.7% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 7.1% $100k–$150k 24.6% $150k–$200k 10.4% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $68,967
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,000 Median rent / month $912 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 10.3% Single-family detached 80.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.6% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 5.4% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 16.7% 1970–1979 22.1% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 19.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 2.0% 2 bedrooms 18.6% 3 bedrooms 53.9% 4 bedrooms 23.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 33.9% 2 vehicles 31.1% 3 or more 32.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.1% Electricity 33.9% Propane / LP gas 17.5% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 45.9% Cohabiting couple 21 11.5% Male householder, no spouse 27 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 51 27.9% Households with children under 18 56 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 56 30.6% Average household size 2.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.4% 31.5% Married 39.0% 42.5% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 6.1% 9.0% Divorced 5.2% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.3% Bachelor's or higher 5.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.5% Kindergarten 10 8.3% Elementary school 79 65.8% High school 21 17.5% College / grad school 7 5.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Professional & management
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.8% Service 17.2% Sales & office 14.6% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 24.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.9% Government 9.4% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.7% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.4% Walk 1.5% Work from home 1.5% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.4% Retirement income 12.0% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 7.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 33.1% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 26.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.4% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 12.3% 65 and over 41.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.2% Public insurance 41.5% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 514 98.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 521 99.8% Born in same state 521 99.8% Born in different state 445 85.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 68 13% Italian 58 11.1%
Ancestry Count % French 37 7.1% English 7 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 85.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62238
What city is ZIP code 62238 in?
ZIP code 62238 is primarily assigned to Cutler, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62238 in?
ZIP code 62238 falls within Perry County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62238?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 62238 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62238 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62238 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 62238 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62238?
The median home value in ZIP code 62238 is $86,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62238 in?
ZIP code 62238 observes the CST timezone.
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