Fayette County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
21,384
population (2021)
-3.4%
pop change since 2010
17051
FIPS code
Fayette County ZIP code map
About Fayette County
Fayette County is located in Illinois and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,384 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.4% from 22,140 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fayette County is 17051.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,384 |
| 2010 population | 22,140 |
| Change | -3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17051 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fayette County
ZIP codes for Fayette County, IL (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62011 | Bingham | Fayette | View map |
| 62080 | Ramsey | Fayette | View map |
| 62418 | Brownstown | Fayette | View map |
| 62458 | Saint Elmo | Fayette | View map |
| 62471 | Vandalia | Fayette | View map |
| 62838 | Farina | Fayette | View map |
| 62880 | Saint Peter | Fayette | View map |
| 62885 | Shobonier | Fayette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,162
Population
42.2
Median age
$53,271
Median household income
$28,553
Per capita income
$95,900
Median home value
$541
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
6,834
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
612
Under 5
530
574
5–9
497
596
10–14
516
726
15–19
629
633
20–24
548
1,346
25–34
1,167
1,294
35–44
1,121
1,450
45–54
1,257
695
55–59
603
869
60–64
753
1,100
65–74
954
688
75–84
597
218
85+
189
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,044 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 16,118 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,746 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,406 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 742 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 678 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 352 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $53,271 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.5%
$50k–$100k
24.3%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,900 |
| Median rent / month | $541 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.1% |
| Electricity | 15.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.5% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,793 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 262 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,482 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,707 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,067 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,552 | 41.3% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.4% | 18.6% |
| Married | 53.8% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 14.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
42.6%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 243 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 270 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,796 | 53.5% |
| High school | 951 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 646 | 9.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
12.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Construction
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Professional & management
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.1% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.9% |
| Production & transportation | 23.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
25.3%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,138 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.3% |
| Public insurance | 47.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,020 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 279 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 145 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 72 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,809 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,753 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,762 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 353 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 191 | 34.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,665 | 13.2% |
| French | 2,092 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 1,670 | 8.3% |
| English | 176 | 0.9% |
| German | 37 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 85.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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