| ZIP Code | 62030 |
|---|---|
| City | Fidelity |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jersey County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 624 ft |
| Latitude | 39.154609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.164457 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17083 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.20 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 7.3% ▼ 81% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 19 (46.3%) |
| Some College | 11 (26.8%) |
| Associates | 8 (19.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (7.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,750 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,500 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 46 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 46 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.20 |
ZIP code 62030 is located in Fidelity, Illinois, within Jersey County. With a population of 105, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 62030 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62030 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $92,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 62030 is primarily White (94.29%). Residents are less-educated — 7.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
Overall, ZIP code 62030 in Fidelity, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 105 residents, a median household income of $43,750, and a median home value of $92,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.