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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
$92,571
Median income
$168,600
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,230. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $168,600 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $953 monthly, and 88.9% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62012, plus 6 more within Macoupin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62012?

42.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$39,230

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62012 ranks nationally

Brighton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,571 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,859

Total Housing Units

2,442

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62012 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62079 Piasa, IL 256 4.8 mi
62002 Alton, IL 32,704 7.2 mi
62030 Fidelity, IL 114 7.8 mi
62035 Godfrey, IL 16,494 7.3 mi
62018 Cottage Hills, IL 3,604 10.0 mi
62010 Bethalto, IL 11,186 10.1 mi
62685 Shipman, IL 2,097 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
Carlinville, IL
Pop: 8,354
62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62690 standard
Virden, IL
Pop: 4,120
62640 standard
Girard, IL
Pop: 3,756

Related Areas

Macoupin County Brighton, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.