ZIP Code 62035
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Godfrey · Madison County · Illinois
- Population
- 16,494
- Median income
- $93,973
- Median home value
- $182,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 119.8 sq mi
138/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.6
Chicago
ZIP code 62035 in Godfrey, Illinois has a population of 16,494. The median household income is $93,973, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $182,000, 35% below the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.8 square miles in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois. The area is home to 16,494 residents, producing a population density of 138 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62035 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62035 sits at $93,973 (17% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,481. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 62035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62035 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,481
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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