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Granite City, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62040

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

43,735
379/sq mi
$60,031
Median income
$112,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Granite City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
379
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, with 43,735 residents across 115.5 square miles, a density of 379 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62040 reports a modest median household income of $60,031 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,066. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $112,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $910 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 62040 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Granite City, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62040.

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 62040, Granite City, 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

43,735

Population

115.5

Area (sq mi)

379

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62040?

39.8

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.5%
African American 8.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$60,031

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$32,066

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62040 ranks nationally

Granite City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,031 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,908

Total Housing Units

17,203

Occupied Units

1,705

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$112,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1962

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62040 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 125
2021 +8.8% 136
2022 +14.0% 155
2023 +4.5% 162
2024 +9.5% 178

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 704 business establishments in ZIP 62040, employing approximately 14,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $815,424,000.

704

Businesses

14,124

Employees

$815.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 99 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 97 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 95 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 65 9.2%
Construction 63 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 55 7.8%
Manufacturing 42 6.0%
Wholesale trade 41 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 5.5%
Finance and insurance 31 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Information 4 0.6%

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 62040 vs 62060 →

ZIP 62040 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 62040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62040 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 62040 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
62060 Madison, IL 4,847 3.9 mi
62048 Hartford, IL 1,459 5.4 mi
62201 East Saint Louis, IL 7,547 6.0 mi
62204 East Saint Louis, IL 7,960 6.5 mi
62090 Venice, IL 1,189 5.0 mi
62059 Lovejoy, IL 746 5.6 mi
63137 Saint Louis, MO 20,654 5.7 mi
62205 East Saint Louis, IL 9,329 8.1 mi
62087 South Roxana, IL 2,087 6.7 mi
63147 Saint Louis, MO 11,373 6.1 mi

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Pop: 33,748
62234 standard
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Pop: 33,430
62002 standard
Alton, IL
Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
Godfrey, IL
Pop: 16,494
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971
62294 standard
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Pop: 14,367

Related Areas

Madison County Granite City, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62040 in? ▼
ZIP code 62040 (Granite City) 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 62040? ▼
ZIP code 62040 in Granite City, IL has a population of 43,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62040 is $60,031, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62040 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62040 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62040? ▼
ZIP code 62040 has 704 business establishments employing approximately 14,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62040 are: Retail trade (99), Other services (except public administration) (97), Accommodation and food services (95). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62040 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 62040? ▼
In ZIP code 62040, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 62040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62040 is 22.1 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 62040? ▼
In ZIP code 62040, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62040 is 15.0% 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.