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ZIP Code 62010

Madison County, Illinois — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

11,186
195/sq mi: $71,408
Median income: $183,400
Median home value: 31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethalto pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 39th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 195
people per sq mi: 83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.3 square miles in Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois. The area is home to 11,186 residents, producing a population density of 195 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62010 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62010 sits at $71,408 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,370. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $183,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62010 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62010

Other services (except public administration)

24
Retail trade

22
Accommodation and food services

19
Construction

17
Health care and social assistance

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62010, Bethalto, IL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,186

Population

57.3

Area (sq mi)

195

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62010?

41.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%

African American 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$71,408

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,370

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62010 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,408 49th percentile higher than 49% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,059

Total Housing Units

4,688

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

$183,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62010 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.3%	140
2021	+7.0%	150
2022	+12.4%	169
2023	+3.3%	174
2024	+7.5%	187

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 62010, employing approximately 1,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,870,000.

155

Businesses

1,603

Employees

$68.9M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Other services (except public administration)	24	15.5%
Retail trade	22	14.2%
Accommodation and food services	19	12.3%
Construction	17	11.0%
Health care and social assistance	17	11.0%
Finance and insurance	15	9.7%
Transportation and warehousing	9	5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	8	5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	7	4.5%
Wholesale trade	5	3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	3.2%
Manufacturing	4	2.6%

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 62010 vs 62018 →

62025

33,748
62002

32,704
62095

11,237
62010

11,186
62024

9,775
62018

3,604
62067

2,401
62087

2,087
62084

1,606

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62010 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

62021

$107,454
62025

$100,741
62067

$72,431
62010

$71,408
62095

$65,013
62084

$63,226
62002

$61,414
62087

$60,214
62024

$56,761

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62010 ranks #4 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	2.1 mi
62067	Moro, IL	2,401	3.4 mi
62095	Wood River, IL	11,237	4.2 mi
62024	East Alton, IL	9,775	4.3 mi
62084	Roxana, IL	1,606	5.8 mi
62002	Alton, IL	32,704	4.5 mi
62087	South Roxana, IL	2,087	7.2 mi
62021	Dorsey, IL	936	5.4 mi
62048	Hartford, IL	1,459	8.4 mi
62025	Edwardsville, IL	33,748	8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62010 in? ▼

ZIP code 62010 (Bethalto) 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 62010? ▼

ZIP code 62010 in Bethalto, IL has a population of 11,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 62010? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 62010 is $71,408, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 62010? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 62010 is $183,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62010? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 62010 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 62010? ▼

ZIP code 62010 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 62010? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62010 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 62010? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62010 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 62010? ▼

In ZIP code 62010, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 62010? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62010 is 24.0 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 62010? ▼

In ZIP code 62010, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62010? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 62010 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.