Monroe County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
34,932
population (2021)
+6.0%
pop change since 2010
17133
FIPS code
Monroe County ZIP code map
About Monroe County
Monroe County is located in Illinois and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,932 as of 2021,
an increase of
6% from 32,957 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monroe County is 17133.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,932 |
| 2010 population | 32,957 |
| Change | +6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17133 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monroe County
ZIP codes for Monroe County, IL (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62236 | Columbia | Monroe | View map |
| 62244 | Fults | Monroe | View map |
| 62248 | Hecker | Monroe | View map |
| 62256 | Maeystown | Monroe | View map |
| 62279 | Renault | Monroe | View map |
| 62295 | Valmeyer | Monroe | View map |
| 62298 | Waterloo | Monroe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
34,204
Population
42.6
Median age
$99,923
Median household income
$47,141
Per capita income
$241,675
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
12,094
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
938
Under 5
906
949
5–9
918
1,281
10–14
1,238
1,027
15–19
992
818
20–24
790
1,865
25–34
1,803
2,319
35–44
2,242
2,237
45–54
2,161
1,427
55–59
1,380
1,397
60–64
1,350
1,872
65–74
1,809
808
75–84
781
456
85+
440
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,537 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 26,667 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,166 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,033 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 413 | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 399 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 291 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $99,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
25.2%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,675 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 87.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 38.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.5% |
| Electricity | 26.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.5% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,109 | 65.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 657 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,706 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,776 | 19.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,277 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,340 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.9% | 16.0% |
| Married | 65.7% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 609 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 480 | 9.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,219 | 45.1% |
| High school | 1,802 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,393 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Public administration
7.0%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 32.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,231 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.8% |
| Public insurance | 26.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,360 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 157 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 97 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 60 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,827 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 33,697 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 18,678 | 56.1% |
| Foreign born | 130 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 377 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 322 | 80.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,131 | 12.1% |
| French | 3,455 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 1,996 | 5.8% |
| English | 262 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 224 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 152 | 0.4% |
| German | 102 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 102 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 94 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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