62001 ZIP Code — Alhambra, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62001 is located in Alhambra, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 47.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,938. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62001 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,766

population

47.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alhambra	Acceptable
Alhambra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62074 New Douglas (5.8 mi) 62061 Marine (7.2 mi) 62097 Worden (7.2 mi) 62249 Highland (9.2 mi) 62088 Staunton (9.9 mi) 62086 Sorento (10.5 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (11.4 mi) 62275 Pocahontas (11.4 mi) 62281 Saint Jacob (12.2 mi) 62067 Moro (13.9 mi) 62069 Mount Olive (14.3 mi) 62294 Troy (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,766
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	47.90 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	38.8810
Longitude	-89.7396
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,766

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$85,938

Median household income

$34,595

Per capita income

$180,100

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

631

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

121

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	16.5%
18 and over	1,475	83.5%
65 and over	494	28.0%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,742	98.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	35.3%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$85,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,100
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	51.1%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	133	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	118	16.6%
Households with children under 18	175	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	38.1%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	14.5%
Married	63.7%	65.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.2%	12.4%
Divorced	7.5%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.7%
Kindergarten	16	5.9%
Elementary school	84	31.2%
High school	77	28.6%
College / grad school	74	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Professional & management 9.7%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Retail trade 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,676	94.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,728	97.8%
Born in same state	1,728	97.8%
Born in different state	1,329	75.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.2%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	267	15.1%
French	159	9%
Arab	98	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.4%
Dutch	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62001

What city is ZIP code 62001 in?

ZIP code 62001 is primarily assigned to Alhambra, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62001 in?

ZIP code 62001 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62001 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62001 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62001 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62001 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62001 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62001 in?

ZIP code 62001 observes the CST timezone.