City

Granite City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥40,365Population
💰$60,558Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$106,600Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 9%Black: 8.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic9.0%
Black8.7%
Asian1.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma365 (1.4%)
HS Graduate8,450 (32.5%)
Some College4,867 (18.7%)
Associates4,796 (18.5%)
Bachelors3,113 (12%)
Graduate Degree4,378 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College18.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,558 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$106,600 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units18,842
Vacant Units1,947

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Granite City, IL

Granite City is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40,365 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Granite City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,558 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Granite City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Granite City is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Granite City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62040 40,365 $60,558 $106,600 $852 6.1% 28.9% 74.2%