City

Godfrey, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥15,915Population
💰$91,696Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$179,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black5.3%
Asian0.8%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,567 (22.4%)
Some College1,248 (10.9%)
Associates2,187 (19.1%)
Bachelors1,661 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree3,766 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,696 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$179,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units7,145
Vacant Units518

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Godfrey, IL

Godfrey is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,915 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Godfrey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,696 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Godfrey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Godfrey is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

Godfrey, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Godfrey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62035 15,915 $91,696 $179,900 $1,158 4.2% 47.4% 84.8%