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County ProfileIL

Monroe County

Population: 34,962 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
34,962
People
Median age
43.2
Housing
Total households
13,851
Income
Median household income
$102,880
Housing
Total housing units
14,759
Employment
Employment rate
66.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.5%
County details
Local time 01:07:05(CT)
NameMonroe
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard3 PO Box
Area code618, 730
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates38.2779831, -90.1790777
Land area385.3 sq miles(997.9 km²)

Map of Monroe county, Illinois with ZIP codes

Map of Monroe County, Illinois and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Monroe County

Compare the largest cities in Monroe County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Waterloo11,013$98,7111ZIPs
Columbia10,999$107,6061ZIPs
Valmeyer1,233$94,8211ZIPs
Hecker429$79,5831ZIPs
Maeystown150$98,7501ZIPs
Renault971ZIPs
Fults28$101,2501ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Monroe County

Review the most populated postal areas across Monroe County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
62298Waterloo$101,15517,630
62236Columbia$108,98113,924
62295Valmeyer$87,9891,514
62244Fults$107,9171,059
62248Hecker$79,583429
62279Renault$139,06397
62256Maeystown$126,25066

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS