| City: | Fidelity, Illinois |
| County: | Jersey County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:16:02 AM |
| Population: | 96 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.1285, -90.1563 |
| Land Area: | 0.101 sq mi |
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Fidelity sits in Jersey County, Illinois, about 9 miles north of Godfrey and 10 miles from Alton, both part of the greater St. Louis metro area. Population stands at just 96 people in 37 households. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery. If you live here, you pick up your mail at the post office.
The post office maintains 23 PO Boxes for the community. With 37 households, that's a 62% adoption rate. The remaining residents likely share boxes with family or neighbors. A single rural route serves the area, though delivery options are limited. General Delivery is also available for those passing through.
Fidelity is a working-class community. Median household income is $43,750, and median home value is $92,500. Only 5% of adults have a bachelor's degree. Mobile homes make up 68% of the housing stock (26 of 38 units). Many structures date back generations, with 46 units built before 1939. Housing is nearly evenly split between owners (19) and renters (18).
The population skews toward working age, with median age at 38.8 years. Transportation and warehousing employ a notable portion of workers (20 of the workforce), likely reflecting proximity to river commerce and St. Louis logistics hubs. Six workers carpool to their jobs. State Street is the only named street in postal records, and mail addressed to the Postmaster accounts for the other delivery points.
State Street is the only named street in postal records, reflecting the tiny footprint of this community.
ZIP Code 62030 has 96 residents and 37 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 71Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 950.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 37Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $90,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 116 | 145 | 140 | 140 | 133 | 161 | 143 | 149 | 203 | 172 | 123 | 75 | 105 | 71 |
| Decennial Census | 114 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.8
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 42.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 89 | 94.68% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.19% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.13% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 46.88% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 51 | 53.13% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 96 | 100% | 38.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 71 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,063, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,349 (71.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,480. Family households earn a median of $48,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,750). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (54.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,714 | $30,833 | $22,143 | $21,250 | $22,188 | $30,000 | $21,875 | $29,375 | $29,583 | $28,125 | $38,281 | $43,125 | $43,750 | $44,063 |
| Median Family Income | $26,607 | $30,278 | $21,250 | $20,000 | $21,250 | $32,500 | $35,938 | $47,813 | $35,781 | $38,594 | $38,750 | $44,375 | $47,500 | $48,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,417 | $21,000 | $14,063 | $13,929 | $13,250 | $13,000 | $13,472 | $12,321 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $17,917 | $14,625 | $14,271 | $0 | $17,031 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $23,000 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,806 | $29,107 | $28,750 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 22 | 64.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 35.29% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 54.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 18.18% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $90,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $54,400 (149.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $693 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,008. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $36,400 | $32,000 | $20,000 | $19,800 | $0 | $44,200 | $47,900 | $53,800 | $70,000 | $58,000 | $81,400 | $94,000 | $92,500 | $90,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $693 | $546 | $521 | $572 | $568 | $579 | $569 | $822 | $1,008 | $885 | $970 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 26.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 48.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 51.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 48.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 51.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 69.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 47.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.53%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 31.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 48.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 20.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20 | 68.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 3 | 4.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 71 | 95.95% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 56.5% | 31.6% | 48.6% | 44.4% | 36.1% | 30.0% | 25.6% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 23 | 60.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 39.47% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 62030 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 24Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62030 is located in Jersey County, Illinois, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,812,896 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62030. It covers 0.101 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,812,896Source: Census |
| MSA: | St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.101 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1725960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fidelity village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62030 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.