City

Bethalto, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥11,154Population
💰$72,717Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$170,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,368 (33.1%)
Some College635 (8.9%)
Associates952 (13.3%)
Bachelors955 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree2,225 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College8.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,717 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$170,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units5,163
Vacant Units451

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Bethalto, IL

Bethalto is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,154 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Bethalto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,717 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bethalto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethalto is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.07%).

Bethalto, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Bethalto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62010 11,154 $72,717 $170,000 $896 5.3% 44.4% 80.4%