| ZIP Code | 62018 |
|---|---|
| City | Cottage Hills |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 453 ft |
| Latitude | 38.913876 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.081863 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 31.2% ▲ 212% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.7% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.3% ▲ 192% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 577 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 419 (24.9%) |
| Associates | 323 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 235 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (6.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,750 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,400 ▼ 72% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,018/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,220 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 62018 is located in Cottage Hills, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 3,006, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 62018 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62018 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $78,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,018 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 62018 is primarily White (86.43%). Residents are less-educated — 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.2%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62018 stands at 14.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 62018 in Cottage Hills, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,006 residents, a median household income of $41,750, and a median home value of $78,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.