62537 ZIP Code — Harristown, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62537 is located in Harristown, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,438. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

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

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

329

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harristown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	329
Population density	299 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8854
Longitude	-89.1153
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	66.7%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

329

Population

299

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$68,438

Median household income

$29,497

Per capita income

$91,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	34.3%
18 and over	216	65.7%
65 and over	36	10.9%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	329	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 28.6%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 35.2%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	28.6%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	35.2%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$68,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 50.5%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	58.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.5%
Electricity	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	9	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	22	21.0%
Households with children under 18	45	42.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	23.8%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.0%
Married	65.3%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.8%
Divorced	4.8%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	17.3%
Elementary school	45	35.4%
High school	46	36.2%
College / grad school	14	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Public administration 10.7%

Retail trade 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Other services 6.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	321	97.6%
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)	329	100.0%
Born in same state	329	100.0%
Born in different state	253	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	4.6%
French	6	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62537

What city is ZIP code 62537 in?

ZIP code 62537 is primarily assigned to Harristown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62537 in?

ZIP code 62537 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62537 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 62537 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62537 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62537 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62537?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62537?

The median home value in ZIP code 62537 is $91,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62537 in?

ZIP code 62537 observes the CST timezone.