PlainZIP

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
$101,260
Median income
$281,400
Median home value
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,604. Poverty here runs at 4.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $281,400 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,106 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62034, 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 62034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Carbon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62034.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62034?

41.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$52,604

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62034 ranks nationally

Glen Carbon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,260 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,435

Total Housing Units

6,264

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$281,400

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62034 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 62034 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 62034 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

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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 Glen Carbon, IL Illinois

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.

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