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 High-density area
- $93,973
- Median income Above-median income area
- $182,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62035 (Godfrey, IL) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.5 in 2023 to 187.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,481. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $182,000 (5% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,225; 85.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62035 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 62035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Godfrey, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62035.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62035?
47.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.7%
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?
$93,973
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$48,481
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62035 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Godfrey, 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)
$93,973 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
7,020housing units
7,020
Total Housing Units
6,497
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,000
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62002
Alton (62002)
32,704 residents
- 63034
Florissant (63034)
17,761 residents
- 62035
Godfrey (62035)
16,494 residents
- 62052 13,002
Jerseyville (62052)
13,002 residents
- 62024 9,775
East Alton (62024)
9,775 residents
- 62012 6,654
Brighton (62012)
6,654 residents
- 62028 1,276
Elsah (62028)
1,276 residents
- 62022 1,138
Dow (62022)
1,138 residents
- 63386 538
West Alton (63386)
538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62079
Piasa (62079)
$133,333 median income
- 62022
Dow (62022)
$110,703 median income
- 63386
West Alton (63386)
$110,250 median income
- 63034
Florissant (63034)
$103,905 median income
- 62035
Godfrey (62035)
$93,973 median income
- 62012
Brighton (62012)
$92,571 median income
- 62052
Jerseyville (62052)
$74,926 median income
- 62028
Elsah (62028)
$72,031 median income
- 62002
Alton (62002)
$61,414 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62035, 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 (16,494 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 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.
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