62373 ZIP Code — Sutter, IL

Hancock County, Illinois

ZIP code 62373 is located in Sutter, Illinois, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 48.21 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62373

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The gap between median ($41,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% 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 62373 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

267

population

48.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sutter	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	48.21 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.2435
Longitude	-91.3518
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	59.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.5%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$41,806

Median household income

$47,741

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	12.0%
18 and over	235	88.0%
65 and over	78	29.2%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	267	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.5%	2.9%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 29.9%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	29.9%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$41,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.3%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	64.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	18.8%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	40.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	10	6.9%
Households with children under 18	12	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	49.3%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	4.3%
Married	50.6%	93.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	2.2%
Divorced	15.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	26.3%
High school	26	68.4%
College / grad school	2	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.5%

Wholesale trade 25.8%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Retail trade 8.3%

Public administration 6.7%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	1.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.0%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	24.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	48.6%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	37.5%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	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)	267	100.0%
Born in same state	267	100.0%
Born in different state	177	66.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	14.6%
French	16	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	3%
English	4	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.9%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62373

What city is ZIP code 62373 in?

ZIP code 62373 is primarily assigned to Sutter, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62373 in?

ZIP code 62373 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62373 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62373 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62373 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 62373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62373 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62373 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62373?

The median household income in ZIP code 62373 is $41,806, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62373 in?

ZIP code 62373 observes the CST timezone.