| ZIP Code | 62024 |
|---|---|
| City | East Alton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 436 ft |
| Latitude | 38.883132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.08995 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,485 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 834 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 1,267 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 663 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,449 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,775 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $851/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,719 |
| Vacant Units | 500 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,719 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 500 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 62024 is located in East Alton, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 9,465, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 62024 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,775 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62024 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $851 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 62024 is primarily White (92.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62024 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62024 in East Alton, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,465 residents, a median household income of $60,775, and a median home value of $112,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.