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Godfrey, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62035

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

16,494
138/sq mi
$93,973
Median income
$182,000
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Godfrey pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62035 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, home to 16,494 residents across 119.8 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62035 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,973 (17% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,481. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $182,000 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,225 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 62035 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 62035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Godfrey, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62035.

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 62035, Godfrey, 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

16,494

Population

119.8

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62035?

47.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$93,973

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$48,481

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62035 ranks nationally

Godfrey, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,973 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,020

Total Housing Units

6,497

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$182,000

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,225

Median Rent

1974

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62035 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 138
2021 +9.0% 150
2022 +10.4% 166
2023 +9.6% 181
2024 +3.1% 187

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 303 business establishments in ZIP 62035, employing approximately 3,324 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,445,000.

303

Businesses

3,324

Employees

$122.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 45 14.8%
Retail trade 38 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 37 12.2%
Construction 35 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 32 10.6%
Finance and insurance 29 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 4.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.3%

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 62035 vs 62028 →

ZIP 62035 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 62035 ranks #3 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 62035 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 62035 ranks #5 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
62028 Elsah, IL 1,276 6.1 mi
63386 West Alton, MO 538 6.7 mi
62022 Dow, IL 1,138 5.6 mi
62002 Alton, IL 32,704 6.3 mi
63034 Florissant, MO 17,761 8.4 mi
62012 Brighton, IL 6,654 7.3 mi
62052 Jerseyville, IL 13,002 11.0 mi
62024 East Alton, IL 9,775 10.1 mi
62079 Piasa, IL 256 11.5 mi

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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
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971
62294 standard
Troy, IL
Pop: 14,367

Related Areas

Madison County Godfrey, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62035 in? ▼
ZIP code 62035 (Godfrey) 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 62035? ▼
ZIP code 62035 in Godfrey, IL has a population of 16,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62035 is $93,973, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62035 is $182,000, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62035 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62035? ▼
ZIP code 62035 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 3,324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62035 are: Other services (except public administration) (45), Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62035 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 62035? ▼
In ZIP code 62035, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 62035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62035 is 25.0 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 62035? ▼
In ZIP code 62035, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62035 is 6.1% 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.