62338 ZIP Code — Fowler, IL

Adams County, Illinois

ZIP code 62338 is located in Fowler, Illinois, within Adams County. It covers approximately 34.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,010 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62338

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 $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,672. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62338 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,010

population

34.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fowler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62305 Quincy (5.9 mi) 62351 Mendon (8.6 mi) 62301 Quincy (8.8 mi) 62320 Camp Point (9.3 mi) 62347 Liberty (11.3 mi) 62349 Loraine (11.6 mi) 62360 Payson (12.2 mi) 62376 Ursa (12.5 mi) 62365 Plainville (13.8 mi) 63471 Taylor (16 mi) 63448 La Grange (16.4 mi) 62339 Golden (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,010
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	34.57 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.9871
Longitude	-91.2447
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,010

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$82,672

Median household income

$39,470

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

542

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

147

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	13.0%
18 and over	879	87.0%
65 and over	205	20.3%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,010	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	30.9%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$82,672

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	51.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	103	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	8.9%
Households with children under 18	92	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	33.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	20.1%
Married	62.1%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	6.9%
Divorced	10.5%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	36.5%
High school	47	26.4%
College / grad school	66	37.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 19.3%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 13.0%

Wholesale trade 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Construction 2.3%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	34.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 1.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	12.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,010	100.0%
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)	1,010	100.0%
Born in same state	1,010	100.0%
Born in different state	877	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	171	16.9%
Italian	93	9.2%
French	68	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.7%
Polish	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	86.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62338

What city is ZIP code 62338 in?

ZIP code 62338 is primarily assigned to Fowler, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62338 in?

ZIP code 62338 falls within Adams County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62338 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 62338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62338 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62338 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62338?

The median home value in ZIP code 62338 is $165,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62338?

ZIP code 62338 has an estimated population of 1,010 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62338 in?

ZIP code 62338 observes the CST timezone.