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 High-density area
- $60,031
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62040 (Granite City, IL) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.3 in 2023 to 177.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,066. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,000 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $910; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62040 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 62040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Granite City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62040.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62040?
39.8
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$60,031
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
18,908housing units
18,908
Total Housing Units
17,203
Occupied Units
1,705
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
43,735 residents
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
20,654 residents
- 63147 11,373
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 residents
- 62205 9,329
East Saint Louis (62205)
9,329 residents
- 62204 7,960
East Saint Louis (62204)
7,960 residents
- 62201 7,547
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
- 62060 4,847
Madison (62060)
4,847 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
- 62048 1,459
Hartford (62048)
1,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62087
South Roxana (62087)
$60,214 median income
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
$60,031 median income
- 62060
Madison (62060)
$46,563 median income
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
$43,422 median income
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 62048
Hartford (62048)
$40,946 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 62204
East Saint Louis (62204)
$35,346 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62040, 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 (43,735 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 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.
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