PlainZIP

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
$40,946
Median income
$65,300
Median home value
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
2th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,733. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $65,300 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $984 monthly, and 84.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 62048 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62048.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62048?

45.8

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$27,733

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62048 ranks nationally

Hartford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,946 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

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

What does housing look like?

741

Total Housing Units

668

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$65,300

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62048 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62048 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 62048 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

62040 standard
Granite City, IL
Pop: 43,735
62025 standard
Edwardsville, IL
Pop: 33,748
62234 standard
Collinsville, IL
Pop: 33,430
62002 standard
Alton, IL
Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
Godfrey, IL
Pop: 16,494
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971

Related Areas

Madison County Hartford, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.