62002 ZIP Code – Alton, Illinois
ZIP code 62002 is a large ZIP code located in Alton, Illinois, within Madison County with a population of approximately 30,166 residents. At $55,041, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $108,100 is well below the national average, with 65.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $910, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 20.7%, well above the national average. About 23.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 41.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62018, 62024, 62010.
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ZIP 62002 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62002 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $108k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $910 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62018 – Cottage Hills
- 62024 – East Alton
- 62010 – Bethalto
- 62095 – Wood River
- 62035 – Godfrey
- 63386 – West Alton
- 62012 – Brighton
- 62067 – Moro
- 62084 – Roxana
- 62021 – Dorsey
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62018 | COTTAGE HILLS | 2,954 | $44,148 |
| 62024 | EAST ALTON | 9,350 | $59,784 |
| 62010 | BETHALTO | 11,133 | $70,492 |
| 62095 | WOOD RIVER | 10,801 | $61,415 |
| 62035 | GODFREY | 16,172 | $83,529 |