62002 ZIP Code
Alton, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62002 |
| City/Town: | Alton |
| County: | Madison |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,166 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,041 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,893 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,859 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,100 |
| Land Area: | 41.3 sq miles
106.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9392, -90.1349 |
Population Information (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,166 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,600 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,566 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,511 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,156 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,848 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,812 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,137 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,123 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,803 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,577 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,093 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,232 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,547 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,643 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 684 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $910 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,859 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,042 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,817 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,321 | 63.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,721 | 36.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,702 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 426 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,564 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,395 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,113 | 28.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,342 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,176 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,686 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,041 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,695 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,601 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,893 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,740 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,822 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 890 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,650 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,574 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,540 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 708 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,817 | 72.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,003 | 19.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 274 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 185 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,840 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 464 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 633 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 473 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,035 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 582 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,214 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,493 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,595 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,387 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,703 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,724 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 707 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 602 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,460 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,262 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 171 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 267 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,146 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 164 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 644 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,381 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 323 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,820 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,073 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 595 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,475 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,307 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,673 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 674 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 551 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,980 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,599 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,643 | 48.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,887 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,251 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,789 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,363 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,113 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 381 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,776 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,899 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 132 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 734 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 732 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 268 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 243 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 655 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 165 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 923 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 776 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 759 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,696 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,451 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,999 | 20.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,359 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,705 | 24.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 357 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,651 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,293 | 35.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,381 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,686 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 491 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,639 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 564 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,649 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 81 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,129 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,398 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,529 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,986 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,018 | 12.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,776 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,911 | 23.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 978 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 949 | 11.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 504 | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 185 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,151 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $910 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,042 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,420 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,530 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,058 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,359 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,401 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,410 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,811 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,695 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,823 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,793 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,897 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,674 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 524 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 427 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,080 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,334 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,309 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,666 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,466 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,867 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,353 | 21.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 611 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,349 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,393 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,668 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,249 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,871 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,365 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 673 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,586 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 580 | 364.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 580 | 364.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 580 | 364.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 161 | 101.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 94 | 59.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 110 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 12.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,655 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,770 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 885 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 305 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 361 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 87 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 132 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,042 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,775 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Alton, IL62002