Brighton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62012
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,654
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,571
- Median income Above-median income area
- $168,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brighton pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62012 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 62012 (Brighton, IL) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.3 in 2023 to 171.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to 6,654 residents across 154.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,571 (16% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,230. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,600 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $953; 88.9% 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 42.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62012 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 62012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62012.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 62012, Brighton, 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
6,654
Population
154.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62012?
42.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$92,571
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,230
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62012 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Brighton, 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)
$92,571 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,859housing units
2,859
Total Housing Units
2,442
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$953
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62012 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.9% | 132 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 146 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 159 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 169 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 172 |
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 73 business establishments in ZIP 62012, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,154,000.
73
Businesses
413
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 24.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 62012 vs 62079 →
ZIP 62012 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
- 62010 11,186
Bethalto (62010)
11,186 residents
- 62012 6,654
Brighton (62012)
6,654 residents
- 62018 3,604
Cottage Hills (62018)
3,604 residents
- 62685 2,097
Shipman (62685)
2,097 residents
- 62079 256
Piasa (62079)
256 residents
- 62030 114
Fidelity (62030)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62012 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62079
Piasa (62079)
$133,333 median income
- 62035
Godfrey (62035)
$93,973 median income
- 62012
Brighton (62012)
$92,571 median income
- 62010
Bethalto (62010)
$71,408 median income
- 62685
Shipman (62685)
$64,063 median income
- 62002
Alton (62002)
$61,414 median income
- 62030 $44,063
Fidelity (62030)
$44,063 median income
- 62018 $40,438
Cottage Hills (62018)
$40,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62012 ranks #3 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 62012, 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 (6,654 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 62012 in?
ZIP code 62012 (Brighton) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62012?
ZIP code 62012 in Brighton, IL has a population of 6,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62012?
The median household income in ZIP 62012 is $92,571, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62012?
The median home value in ZIP 62012 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62012 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62012?
ZIP code 62012 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62012 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (17), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62012 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 62012?
In ZIP code 62012, 58.1% 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 62012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62012 is 32.5 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 62012?
In ZIP code 62012, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62012 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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