Madison, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62060
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,847
- 530/sq mi High-density area
- $46,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $63,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 530
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62060 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62060 covers 9.1 square miles in Madison, Madison County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,847 residents on file, a density of 530 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62060 reports a modest median household income of $46,563 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,303. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $63,300 (67% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,063; owner occupancy is 50.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62060 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 62060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62060.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 62060, Madison, 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
4,847
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
530
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62060?
41.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
4.9%
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?
$46,563
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$23,303
Per Capita Income
31.4%
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62060 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Madison, 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)
$46,563 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,898housing units
1,898
Total Housing Units
1,581
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$63,300
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,063
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 62060, employing approximately 1,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,725,000.
80
Businesses
1,590
Employees
$107.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62060 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
- 63107 11,912
Saint Louis (63107)
11,912 residents
- 63106 11,883
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 63147 11,373
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 residents
- 62205 9,329
East Saint Louis (62205)
9,329 residents
- 62201 7,547
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
- 62060 4,847
Madison (62060)
4,847 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
- 63102 2,316
Saint Louis (63102)
2,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62060 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 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
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
$43,625 median income
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62060 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62090 | Venice, IL | 1,189 | 1.3 mi |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 1.7 mi |
| 62201 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,547 | 2.4 mi |
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,912 | 3.6 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 3.6 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 3.9 mi |
| 63147 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,373 | 3.9 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 4.0 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 4.9 mi |
| 63106 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,883 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62060, 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 (4,847 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 62060 in?
ZIP code 62060 (Madison) 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 62060?
ZIP code 62060 in Madison, IL has a population of 4,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62060?
The median household income in ZIP 62060 is $46,563, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62060?
The median home value in ZIP 62060 is $63,300, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62060 is African American at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62060?
ZIP code 62060 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 1,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62060 are: Wholesale trade (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62060?
In ZIP code 62060, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 62060?
In ZIP code 62060, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62060 is 31.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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