62037 ZIP Code — Grafton, IL

Jersey County, Illinois

ZIP code 62037 is located in Grafton, Illinois, within Jersey County. It covers approximately 57.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62037

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62037 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,542

population

57.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grafton	Acceptable
Grafton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62013 Brussels (6.2 mi) 63373 Portage Des Sioux (7.8 mi) 62022 Dow (8.2 mi) 62031 Fieldon (8.3 mi) 62028 Elsah (8.6 mi) 62052 Jerseyville (9.4 mi) 62047 Hardin (10.8 mi) 63301 Saint Charles (11.4 mi) 62006 Batchtown (11.9 mi) 62035 Godfrey (13.5 mi) 62054 Kane (14.6 mi) 63031 Florissant (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,542
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	57.43 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.0208
Longitude	-90.4712
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,542

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$65,763

Per capita income

$222,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

947

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

149

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	14.5%
18 and over	1,318	85.5%
65 and over	426	27.6%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,456	92.3%
Two or more races	66	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	2.2%
Black or African American	20	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 15.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	23.1%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.8%
Electricity	41.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	136	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	143	21.8%
Households with children under 18	119	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	47.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	25.1%
Married	57.9%	54.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	16.4%
Divorced	10.7%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.1%
Kindergarten	11	4.3%
Elementary school	92	36.4%
High school	71	28.1%
College / grad school	66	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.3%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 3.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,488	96.5%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,535	99.5%
Born in same state	1,524	98.8%
Born in different state	1,166	75.6%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	339	22%
Italian	268	17.4%
Arab	68	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	1.4%
Polish	20	1.3%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	74.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62037

What city is ZIP code 62037 in?

ZIP code 62037 is primarily assigned to Grafton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62037 in?

ZIP code 62037 falls within Jersey County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62037 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62037 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62037 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62037 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62037 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62037 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62037 in?

ZIP code 62037 observes the CST timezone.