PlainZIP

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
$40,438
Median income
$70,200
Median home value
3.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,073. Local economic indicators show a 30.8% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. 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.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 62018 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottage Hills, IL

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 62018 ranks nationally

Cottage Hills, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,438 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62018 ranks #5 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 62018 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 62018 ranks #null of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

62040 standard
Granite City, IL
Pop: 43,735
62025 standard
Edwardsville, IL
Pop: 33,748
62234 standard
Collinsville, IL
Pop: 33,430
62002 standard
Alton, IL
Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
Godfrey, IL
Pop: 16,494
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971

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.

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