| ZIP Code | 62244 |
|---|---|
| City | Fults |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 669 ft |
| Latitude | 38.195693 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.198775 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 295 (40.3%) |
| Some College | 52 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 188 (25.7%) |
| Bachelors | 53 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 144 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,183 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,000 ▼ 26% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 469 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 469 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 62244 is located in Fults, Illinois, within Monroe County. With a population of 1,155, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 62244 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,183 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62244 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 62244 is primarily White (97.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62244 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 62244 in Fults, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,155 residents, a median household income of $115,183, and a median home value of $207,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.