62298 ZIP Code – Waterloo, Illinois
ZIP code 62298 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Waterloo, Illinois, within Monroe County with a population of approximately 17,192 residents. The median household income is $93,066 — above the Illinois average and above the national average. At $246,600, median home values run near the national average, with 85.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $856 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 4.5% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 35.2%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.6, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 62256, 62244, 62248.
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ZIP 62298 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62298 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $93k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $246k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $856 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62256 – Maeystown
- 62244 – Fults
- 62248 – Hecker
- 62295 – Valmeyer
- 62236 – Columbia
- 62285 – Smithton
- 62260 – Millstadt
- 62278 – Red Bud
- 62279 – Renault
- 63053 – Kimmswick
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62256 | MAEYSTOWN | 34 | $76,250 |
| 62244 | FULTS | 933 | $97,250 |
| 62248 | HECKER | 540 | $76,484 |
| 62295 | VALMEYER | 1,449 | $82,222 |
| 62236 | COLUMBIA | 14,630 | $109,904 |