Jefferson County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
36,877
population (2021)
-5.0%
pop change since 2010
17081
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Illinois and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,877 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5% from 38,827 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 17081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,877 |
| 2010 population | 38,827 |
| Change | -5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17081 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, IL (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62810 | Belle Rive | Jefferson | View map |
| 62814 | Bluford | Jefferson | View map |
| 62816 | Bonnie | Jefferson | View map |
| 62830 | Dix | Jefferson | View map |
| 62846 | Ina | Jefferson | View map |
| 62864 | Mount Vernon | Jefferson | View map |
| 62866 | Nason | Jefferson | View map |
| 62872 | Opdyke | Jefferson | View map |
| 62883 | Scheller | Jefferson | View map |
| 62889 | Texico | Jefferson | View map |
| 62894 | Waltonville | Jefferson | View map |
| 62898 | Woodlawn | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
36,148
Population
41.1
Median age
$58,380
Median household income
$30,280
Per capita income
$116,164
Median home value
$506
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
12,234
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,204
Under 5
954
1,288
5–9
1,021
1,262
10–14
1,000
1,216
15–19
964
1,113
20–24
882
2,458
25–34
1,949
2,414
35–44
1,915
2,534
45–54
2,009
1,428
55–59
1,132
1,271
60–64
1,007
2,308
65–74
1,830
1,212
75–84
961
455
85+
361
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,070 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 28,078 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,127 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,851 | 83% |
| Black or African American | 2,399 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,276 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,009 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 376 | 1% |
| Other race | 152 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $58,380 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,164 |
| Median rent / month | $506 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 25.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.3% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 8.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,938 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 994 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,628 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,866 | 20.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,431 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,921 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.8% | 19.5% |
| Married | 57.0% | 61.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 497 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,570 | 46.1% |
| High school | 1,662 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,228 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Construction
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
4.3%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,307 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,990 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 542 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 147 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 268 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 115 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,551 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 35,315 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 28,597 | 82.5% |
| Foreign born | 236 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 597 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 388 | 27.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,510 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 4,005 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 2,425 | 6.7% |
| English | 382 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 196 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 86 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 60 | 0.2% |
| German | 54 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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