62040 ZIP Code
Granite City, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62040 |
| City/Town: | Granite City |
| County: | Madison |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,716 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,542 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,328 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,992 |
| Median Home Value: | $100,400 |
| Land Area: | 39.9 sq miles
103.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7149, -90.0989 |
Population Information (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,716 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,495 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,221 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,226 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,479 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,552 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,658 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,940 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,828 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,266 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,865 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,669 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,139 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,403 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,998 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 693 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $100,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $851 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,992 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,883 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,109 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,162 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,721 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 942 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,259 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,449 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,994 | 27.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,969 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,868 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,380 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,542 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,207 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,662 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,328 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,942 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,535 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,407 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,812 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,963 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,838 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 712 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,578 | 82.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,693 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 446 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 782 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,146 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,695 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,143 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,521 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 544 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,269 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 784 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,500 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,490 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,736 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,613 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,640 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,508 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 882 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 461 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,939 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,753 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 252 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 75 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 76 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,060 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 946 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,961 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 489 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,938 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,864 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 246 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 842 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,051 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,797 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,763 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,143 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 481 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,077 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,805 | 60.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,827 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,394 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,180 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,946 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,448 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,432 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 661 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,785 | 22.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,631 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 227 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 792 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,195 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 346 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 297 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 586 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 918 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 466 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,330 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,259 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,198 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,760 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,372 | 23.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,743 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,529 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,279 | 17.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 403 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,656 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,076 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,466 | 44.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,976 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 415 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,029 | 71.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,434 | 26.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 29 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,544 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,637 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,229 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,473 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,666 | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4,385 | 36.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,534 | 29.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,280 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 925 | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 264 | 2.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,119 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $495 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $851 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,883 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,035 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,419 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,546 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,946 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,026 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,315 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,520 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,129 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,425 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 666 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,120 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,149 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,962 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 557 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 386 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,214 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,079 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,726 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,836 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,455 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,471 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,392 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 687 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,953 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,752 | 32.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,435 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,867 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,641 | 68.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,172 | 30.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 404 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,339 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,377 | 678.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,377 | 678.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,377 | 678.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 149 | 73.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 13.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 877 | 432.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 68 | 33.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,202 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,288 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,740 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 151 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 290 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 107 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,883 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,170 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Granite City, IL62040