Hartford, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62048
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,459
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,946
- Median income Below-median income area
- $65,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62048 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62048 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Madison County, Illinois, home to just 1,459 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62048 reports a modest median household income of $40,946 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,733. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $65,300 (66% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $984; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62048 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 62048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62048.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 62048, Hartford, 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
1,459
Population
19.8
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62048?
45.8
Median Age
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$40,946
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$27,733
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62048 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hartford, 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)
$40,946 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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
741housing units
741
Total Housing Units
668
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,300
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$984
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 62048, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,869,000.
30
Businesses
507
Employees
$42.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 26.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.0% |
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 62048 vs 62087 →
ZIP 62048 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
- 62002
Alton (62002)
32,704 residents
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
20,654 residents
- 63138
Saint Louis (63138)
20,175 residents
- 62095 11,237
Wood River (62095)
11,237 residents
- 62010 11,186
Bethalto (62010)
11,186 residents
- 62024 9,775
East Alton (62024)
9,775 residents
- 62018 3,604
Cottage Hills (62018)
3,604 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62048 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62010
Bethalto (62010)
$71,408 median income
- 62095
Wood River (62095)
$65,013 median income
- 62084
Roxana (62084)
$63,226 median income
- 62002
Alton (62002)
$61,414 median income
- 62087
South Roxana (62087)
$60,214 median income
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
$60,031 median income
- 62024
East Alton (62024)
$56,761 median income
- 63138
Saint Louis (63138)
$56,096 median income
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
$43,422 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62048 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62087 | South Roxana, IL | 2,087 | 1.9 mi |
| 62084 | Roxana, IL | 1,606 | 2.9 mi |
| 62024 | East Alton, IL | 9,775 | 4.7 mi |
| 62095 | Wood River, IL | 11,237 | 4.3 mi |
| 63138 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,175 | 4.6 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 5.4 mi |
| 62018 | Cottage Hills, IL | 3,604 | 7.2 mi |
| 62010 | Bethalto, IL | 11,186 | 8.4 mi |
| 62002 | Alton, IL | 32,704 | 9.5 mi |
| 63137 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,654 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62048, 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 (1,459 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 62048 in?
ZIP code 62048 (Hartford) 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 62048?
ZIP code 62048 in Hartford, IL has a population of 1,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62048?
The median household income in ZIP 62048 is $40,946, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62048?
The median home value in ZIP 62048 is $65,300, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62048 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62048?
ZIP code 62048 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62048 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62048?
In ZIP code 62048, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62048?
In ZIP code 62048, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62048 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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