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ZIP Code 62018

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Cottage Hills · Madison County · Illinois

Population
3,604

438/sq mi

Median income
$40,438

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$70,200

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.3%

Median age 37.5

Land area
8.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 62018 in Cottage Hills, Illinois has a population of 3,604. The median household income is $40,438, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $70,200, 75% below the US average. 3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.2 square miles in Cottage Hills, Madison County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,604 residents, producing a population density of 438 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 62018 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62018 sits at $40,438 (49% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,073. The poverty rate stands at 30.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $70,200 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,052 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62018 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 62018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62018.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62018, Cottage Hills, IL · 2023 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

3,604

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

438

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62018?

37.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$40,438

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$20,073

Per Capita Income

30.8%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,298

Total Housing Units

1,210

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$70,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1967

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62018 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.5% 130
2020 +1.2% 132
2021 +3.6% 136
2022 +14.3% 156
2024 — 224

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 62018, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,167,000.

26

Businesses

168

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 19.2%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
62024 East Alton, IL 9,775 2.6 mi
62010 Bethalto, IL 11,186 2.1 mi
62095 Wood River, IL 11,237 3.2 mi
62002 Alton, IL 32,704 3.3 mi
62084 Roxana, IL 1,606 5.0 mi
62087 South Roxana, IL 2,087 6.3 mi
62048 Hartford, IL 1,459 7.2 mi
62067 Moro, IL 2,401 5.5 mi
63386 West Alton, MO 538 7.5 mi
62021 Dorsey, IL 936 7.4 mi

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Related Areas

Madison County Cottage Hills, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62018 in? ▼
ZIP code 62018 (Cottage Hills) 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 62018? ▼
ZIP code 62018 in Cottage Hills, IL has a population of 3,604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62018 is $40,438, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62018 is $70,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62018 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62018? ▼
ZIP code 62018 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62018 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62018 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 62018? ▼
In ZIP code 62018, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62018? ▼
In ZIP code 62018, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62018 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cottage Hills, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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