Wood River, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62095
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,237
- 625/sq mi High-density area
- $65,013
- Median income Near-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wood River pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 625
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62095 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 62095 (Wood River, IL) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.1 in 2023 to 191.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62095 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois, home to 11,237 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 625 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62095 reports a modest median household income of $65,013 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,721. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $941; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62095 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 62095
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wood River, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62095.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Construction 17
Construction
17 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 62095, Wood River, 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
11,237
Population
18.0
Area (sq mi)
625
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62095?
40.6
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$65,013
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$35,721
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62095 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wood River, 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)
$65,013 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
5,316housing units
5,316
Total Housing Units
4,777
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$941
Median Rent
1956
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62095 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 134 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 147 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 160 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 169 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 192 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 62095, employing approximately 4,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,230,000.
243
Businesses
4,451
Employees
$162.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 17 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
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 62095 vs 62084 →
ZIP 62095 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
33,748 residents
- 62002
Alton (62002)
32,704 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
- 62067 2,401
Moro (62067)
2,401 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
- 62084 1,606
Roxana (62084)
1,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62095 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62095 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63386
West Alton (63386)
$110,250 median income
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
$100,741 median income
- 62067
Moro (62067)
$72,431 median income
- 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
- 62024
East Alton (62024)
$56,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62095 ranks #5 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 | 1.8 mi |
| 62024 | East Alton, IL | 9,775 | 1.5 mi |
| 62087 | South Roxana, IL | 2,087 | 3.1 mi |
| 62018 | Cottage Hills, IL | 3,604 | 3.2 mi |
| 62010 | Bethalto, IL | 11,186 | 4.2 mi |
| 62048 | Hartford, IL | 1,459 | 4.3 mi |
| 62002 | Alton, IL | 32,704 | 6.2 mi |
| 62067 | Moro, IL | 2,401 | 6.5 mi |
| 63386 | West Alton, MO | 538 | 7.9 mi |
| 62025 | Edwardsville, IL | 33,748 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62095, 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 (11,237 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 62095 in?
ZIP code 62095 (Wood River) 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 62095?
ZIP code 62095 in Wood River, IL has a population of 11,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62095?
The median household income in ZIP 62095 is $65,013, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62095?
The median home value in ZIP 62095 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62095?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62095 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62095?
ZIP code 62095 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 4,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62095?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62095 are: Retail trade (45), Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62095?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62095 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 62095?
In ZIP code 62095, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 62095?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62095 is 23.8 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 62095?
In ZIP code 62095, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62095?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62095 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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