Worden, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62097
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,828
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,011
- Median income Above-median income area
- $217,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Worden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62097 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 62097 (Worden, IL) rose +33.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.5 in 2023 to 276.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62097 covers 100.3 square miles in Worden, Madison County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,828 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62097 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,011 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,606. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $217,900 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $2,090; 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62097 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 62097
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worden, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62097.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food 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 62097, Worden, 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
2,828
Population
100.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62097?
42.3
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
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?
$91,011
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$44,606
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62097 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Worden, 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)
$91,011 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,256housing units
1,256
Total Housing Units
1,158
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,090
Median Rent
1971
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
+33.0%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62097 have increased 33.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 157 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 190 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 208 |
| 2024 | +33.0% | 276 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 62097, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,221,000.
29
Businesses
88
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 37.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 62097 vs 62046 →
ZIP 62097 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
- 62088 6,960
Staunton (62088)
6,960 residents
- 62014 4,122
Bunker Hill (62014)
4,122 residents
- 62097 2,828
Worden (62097)
2,828 residents
- 62067 2,401
Moro (62067)
2,401 residents
- 62001 1,752
Alhambra (62001)
1,752 residents
- 62021 936
Dorsey (62021)
936 residents
- 62058 843
Livingston (62058)
843 residents
- 62046 713
Hamel (62046)
713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62097 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62097 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62046
Hamel (62046)
$108,036 median income
- 62021
Dorsey (62021)
$107,454 median income
- 62025
Edwardsville (62025)
$100,741 median income
- 62001
Alhambra (62001)
$98,558 median income
- 62014
Bunker Hill (62014)
$93,233 median income
- 62097
Worden (62097)
$91,011 median income
- 62067
Moro (62067)
$72,431 median income
- 62085
Sawyerville (62085)
$70,000 median income
- 62088
Staunton (62088)
$62,808 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62097 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62046 | Hamel, IL | 713 | 3.4 mi |
| 62058 | Livingston, IL | 843 | 5.1 mi |
| 62093 | Wilsonville, IL | 435 | 8.9 mi |
| 62088 | Staunton, IL | 6,960 | 5.9 mi |
| 62067 | Moro, IL | 2,401 | 7.1 mi |
| 62021 | Dorsey, IL | 936 | 7.2 mi |
| 62001 | Alhambra, IL | 1,752 | 7.0 mi |
| 62025 | Edwardsville, IL | 33,748 | 8.6 mi |
| 62085 | Sawyerville, IL | 209 | 10.0 mi |
| 62014 | Bunker Hill, IL | 4,122 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62097, 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 (2,828 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 62097 in?
ZIP code 62097 (Worden) 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 62097?
ZIP code 62097 in Worden, IL has a population of 2,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62097?
The median household income in ZIP 62097 is $91,011, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62097?
The median home value in ZIP 62097 is $217,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62097?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62097 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62097?
ZIP code 62097 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62097?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62097 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62097?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62097 increased by 33.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 62097?
In ZIP code 62097, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 62097?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62097 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62097?
In ZIP code 62097, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62097?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62097 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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