PlainZIP

East Alton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62024

Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,775
605/sq mi
$56,761
Median income
$126,500
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Alton 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.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
605
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Alton, Madison County, Illinois, home to 9,775 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 605 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62024 reports a modest median household income of $56,761 (29% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,461. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $126,500 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $895 a month; 72.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62024, plus 6 more within Madison 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 62024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Alton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62024.

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 62024, East Alton, 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

9,775

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

605

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62024?

43.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$56,761

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$32,461

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62024 ranks nationally

East Alton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,761 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,559

Total Housing Units

4,223

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$126,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1958

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62024 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 125
2021 +11.3% 139
2022 +9.2% 152
2023 +5.0% 159
2024 +13.0% 180

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 200 business establishments in ZIP 62024, employing approximately 4,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,160,000.

200

Businesses

4,908

Employees

$347.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 29 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 24 12.0%
Retail trade 22 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 22 11.0%
Construction 20 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.5%
Finance and insurance 13 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.0%
Wholesale trade 7 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.5%
Manufacturing 6 3.0%
Information 3 1.5%

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 62024 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 62024 ranks #6 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 62024 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 62024 ranks #8 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
62095 Wood River, IL 11,237 1.5 mi
62018 Cottage Hills, IL 3,604 2.6 mi
62084 Roxana, IL 1,606 3.0 mi
62048 Hartford, IL 1,459 4.7 mi
62087 South Roxana, IL 2,087 4.1 mi
62010 Bethalto, IL 11,186 4.3 mi
62002 Alton, IL 32,704 5.0 mi
63386 West Alton, MO 538 6.4 mi
63138 Saint Louis, MO 20,175 6.8 mi
62040 Granite City, IL 43,735 10.1 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 East Alton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62024 in? ▼
ZIP code 62024 (East Alton) 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 62024? ▼
ZIP code 62024 in East Alton, IL has a population of 9,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62024 is $56,761, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62024 is $126,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62024 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62024? ▼
ZIP code 62024 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 4,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62024 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62024 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 62024? ▼
In ZIP code 62024, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 62024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62024 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62024? ▼
In ZIP code 62024, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62024 is 14.9% 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.