Cottage Hills, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62018
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,604
- 438/sq mi High-density area
- $40,438
- Median income Below-median income area
- $70,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cottage Hills pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 438
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62018 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62018 covers 8.2 square miles in Cottage Hills, Madison County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,604 residents on file, a density of 438 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62018 reports a modest median household income of $40,438 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,073. The poverty rate is 30.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $70,200 (63% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,052; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62018 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 62018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottage Hills, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62018.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 62018, Cottage Hills, 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
3,604
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
438
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62018?
37.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$40,438
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$20,073
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62018 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Cottage Hills, 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)
$40,438 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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
1,298housing units
1,298
Total Housing Units
1,210
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$70,200
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62018 vs 62024 →
ZIP 62018 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
- 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
- 62018 3,604
Cottage Hills (62018)
3,604 residents
- 62067 2,401
Moro (62067)
2,401 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
- 62084 1,606
Roxana (62084)
1,606 residents
- 62048 1,459
Hartford (62048)
1,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62018 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62018 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
- 62021
Dorsey (62021)
$107,454 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
- 62087
South Roxana (62087)
$60,214 median income
- 62024
East Alton (62024)
$56,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62018 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62018, 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 (3,604 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 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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