South Roxana, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62087
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,087
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $60,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Roxana 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
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62087 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62087 covers 7.8 square miles in South Roxana, Madison County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,087 residents on file, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62087 reports a modest median household income of $60,214 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,715. The poverty rate is 22.3%, 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 $88,700 (54% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $856; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62087 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 62087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Roxana, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62087.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 62087, South Roxana, 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
2,087
Population
7.8
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62087?
35.3
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$60,214
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,715
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62087 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
South Roxana, 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)
$60,214 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
924housing units
924
Total Housing Units
850
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,700
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$856
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 62087, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,383,000.
32
Businesses
287
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 62087 vs 62084 →
ZIP 62087 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
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
33,748 residents
- 63138
Saint Louis (63138)
20,175 residents
- 62034 13,819
Glen Carbon (62034)
13,819 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 62087 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62034
Glen Carbon (62034)
$101,260 median income
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
$100,741 median income
- 62010
Bethalto (62010)
$71,408 median income
- 62095
Wood River (62095)
$65,013 median income
- 62084
Roxana (62084)
$63,226 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62087 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62084 | Roxana, IL | 1,606 | 1.4 mi |
| 62048 | Hartford, IL | 1,459 | 1.9 mi |
| 62095 | Wood River, IL | 11,237 | 3.1 mi |
| 62024 | East Alton, IL | 9,775 | 4.1 mi |
| 62018 | Cottage Hills, IL | 3,604 | 6.3 mi |
| 62010 | Bethalto, IL | 11,186 | 7.2 mi |
| 63138 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,175 | 6.4 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 6.7 mi |
| 62025 | Edwardsville, IL | 33,748 | 7.2 mi |
| 62034 | Glen Carbon, IL | 13,819 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62087, 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 (2,087 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 62087 in?
ZIP code 62087 (South Roxana) 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 62087?
ZIP code 62087 in South Roxana, IL has a population of 2,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62087?
The median household income in ZIP 62087 is $60,214, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62087?
The median home value in ZIP 62087 is $88,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62087 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62087?
ZIP code 62087 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62087 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62087?
In ZIP code 62087, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% 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 62087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62087 is 25.8 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 62087?
In ZIP code 62087, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62087 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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