Glen Carbon, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62034
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,819
- 381/sq mi High-density area
- $101,260
- Median income Above-median income area
- $281,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Carbon pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 381
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62034 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62034 (Glen Carbon, IL) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.5 in 2023 to 205.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, home to 13,819 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 381 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62034 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,260 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,604. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,400 (47% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,106.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62034 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 62034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Carbon, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62034.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 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 62034, Glen Carbon, 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
13,819
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
381
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62034?
41.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$101,260
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$52,604
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62034 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Glen Carbon, 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)
$101,260 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,435housing units
6,435
Total Housing Units
6,264
Occupied Units
171
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,400
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1989
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62034 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 180 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 203 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 206 |
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 296 business establishments in ZIP 62034, employing approximately 4,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,077,000.
296
Businesses
4,690
Employees
$194.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 26.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 62034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
43,735 residents
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
33,748 residents
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
33,430 residents
- 62294 14,367
Troy (62294)
14,367 residents
- 62034 13,819
Glen Carbon (62034)
13,819 residents
- 62095 11,237
Wood River (62095)
11,237 residents
- 62062 7,658
Maryville (62062)
7,658 residents
- 62232 7,260
Caseyville (62232)
7,260 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62034 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62294
Troy (62294)
$120,466 median income
- 62034
Glen Carbon (62034)
$101,260 median income
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
$100,741 median income
- 62062
Maryville (62062)
$98,672 median income
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
$69,607 median income
- 62095
Wood River (62095)
$65,013 median income
- 62232
Caseyville (62232)
$64,269 median income
- 62084
Roxana (62084)
$63,226 median income
- 62087
South Roxana (62087)
$60,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62034 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62062 | Maryville, IL | 7,658 | 2.1 mi |
| 62234 | Collinsville, IL | 33,430 | 5.1 mi |
| 62025 | Edwardsville, IL | 33,748 | 5.5 mi |
| 62294 | Troy, IL | 14,367 | 6.5 mi |
| 62087 | South Roxana, IL | 2,087 | 6.7 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 8.8 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 7.9 mi |
| 62084 | Roxana, IL | 1,606 | 7.4 mi |
| 62048 | Hartford, IL | 1,459 | 7.6 mi |
| 62095 | Wood River, IL | 11,237 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62034, 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 (13,819 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 62034 in?
ZIP code 62034 (Glen Carbon) 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 62034?
ZIP code 62034 in Glen Carbon, IL has a population of 13,819 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62034?
The median household income in ZIP 62034 is $101,260, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62034?
The median home value in ZIP 62034 is $281,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62034 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62034?
ZIP code 62034 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 4,690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62034 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Retail trade (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62034?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62034 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 62034?
In ZIP code 62034, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% 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 62034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62034 is 25.8 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 62034?
In ZIP code 62034, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62034 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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