Alton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62002
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,704
- 301/sq mi High-density area
- $61,414
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 301
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62002 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62002 (Alton, IL) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.3 in 2023 to 182.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alton, Madison County, Illinois, with 32,704 residents across 108.8 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62002 reports a modest median household income of $61,414 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,829. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,900 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,006; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62002 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 62002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62002.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
55 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 62002, Alton, 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
32,704
Population
108.8
Area (sq mi)
301
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62002?
40.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$61,414
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,829
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62002 ranks nationally
Alton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,414 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,662housing units
14,662
Total Housing Units
12,801
Occupied Units
1,861
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,900
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1955
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62002 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 145 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 161 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 167 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 182 |
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 708 business establishments in ZIP 62002, employing approximately 11,642 people with a combined annual payroll of $627,693,000.
708
Businesses
11,642
Employees
$627.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 32 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62002
Alton (62002)
32,704 residents
- 62035
Godfrey (62035)
16,494 residents
- 62095 11,237
Wood River (62095)
11,237 residents
- 62010 11,186
Bethalto (62010)
11,186 residents
- 62024 9,775
East Alton (62024)
9,775 residents
- 62012 6,654
Brighton (62012)
6,654 residents
- 62018 3,604
Cottage Hills (62018)
3,604 residents
- 62067 2,401
Moro (62067)
2,401 residents
- 62084 1,606
Roxana (62084)
1,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63386
West Alton (63386)
$110,250 median income
- 62035
Godfrey (62035)
$93,973 median income
- 62012
Brighton (62012)
$92,571 median income
- 62067
Moro (62067)
$72,431 median income
- 62010
Bethalto (62010)
$71,408 median income
- 62095
Wood River (62095)
$65,013 median income
- 62084
Roxana (62084)
$63,226 median income
- 62002
Alton (62002)
$61,414 median income
- 62024
East Alton (62024)
$56,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62002 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62018 | Cottage Hills, IL | 3,604 | 3.3 mi |
| 62010 | Bethalto, IL | 11,186 | 4.5 mi |
| 62024 | East Alton, IL | 9,775 | 5.0 mi |
| 62012 | Brighton, IL | 6,654 | 7.2 mi |
| 62095 | Wood River, IL | 11,237 | 6.2 mi |
| 62035 | Godfrey, IL | 16,494 | 6.3 mi |
| 62067 | Moro, IL | 2,401 | 7.7 mi |
| 63386 | West Alton, MO | 538 | 6.8 mi |
| 62048 | Hartford, IL | 1,459 | 9.5 mi |
| 62084 | Roxana, IL | 1,606 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62002, 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 (32,704 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 62002 in?
ZIP code 62002 (Alton) 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 62002?
ZIP code 62002 in Alton, IL has a population of 32,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62002?
The median household income in ZIP 62002 is $61,414, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62002?
The median home value in ZIP 62002 is $118,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62002 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62002?
ZIP code 62002 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 11,642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62002 are: Health care and social assistance (128), Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62002 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 62002?
In ZIP code 62002, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 62002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62002 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62002?
In ZIP code 62002, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62002 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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