Alhambra, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62001
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,752
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,558
- Median income Above-median income area
- $218,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alhambra pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62001 covers 132.7 square miles in Alhambra, Madison County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,752 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,558 (23% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,330. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,100 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $939; 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alhambra, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62001.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62001, Alhambra, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,752
Population
132.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62001?
49.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$98,558
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$35,330
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62001 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Alhambra, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,558 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
721housing units
721
Total Housing Units
704
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$939
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62001 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.3% | 146 |
| 2020 | +1.7% | 148 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 160 |
| 2023 | – | 216 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 62001, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,630,000.
25
Businesses
243
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62001 vs 62058 →
ZIP 62001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62249
Highland (62249)
15,971 residents
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
6,960 residents
- 62097 2,828
Worden (62097)
2,828 residents
- 62001 1,752
Alhambra (62001)
1,752 residents
- 62061 1,718
Marine (62061)
1,718 residents
- 62074 1,087
New Douglas (62074)
1,087 residents
- 62058 843
Livingston (62058)
843 residents
- 62046 713
Hamel (62046)
713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62001 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62046
Hamel (62046)
$108,036 median income
- 62001
Alhambra (62001)
$98,558 median income
- 62097
Worden (62097)
$91,011 median income
- 62249
Highland (62249)
$90,424 median income
- 62061
Marine (62061)
$87,938 median income
- 62074
New Douglas (62074)
$79,808 median income
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
$62,808 median income
- 62058
Livingston (62058)
$62,240 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62001 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62001, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,752 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62001 in?
ZIP code 62001 (Alhambra) is located in Madison County, Illinois. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62001?
ZIP code 62001 in Alhambra, IL has a population of 1,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62001?
The median household income in ZIP 62001 is $98,558, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62001?
The median home value in ZIP 62001 is $218,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62001 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62001?
ZIP code 62001 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62001 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Wholesale trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62001 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62001?
In ZIP code 62001, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62001 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62001?
In ZIP code 62001, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62001 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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