62018 ZIP Code — Cottage Hills, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62018 is located in Cottage Hills, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,954 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,148. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,954

population

3.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cottage Hills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62010 Bethalto (2.3 mi) 62002 Alton (3.2 mi) 62095 Wood River (3.2 mi) 62024 East Alton (4.6 mi) 62067 Moro (5.4 mi) 62048 Hartford (5.8 mi) 62087 South Roxana (6.4 mi) 62021 Dorsey (7.7 mi) 63386 West Alton (7.8 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (8.3 mi) 62035 Godfrey (8.6 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,954
Population density	890 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	3.32 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.9094
Longitude	-90.0864
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	60.6%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,954

Population

890

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$44,148

Median household income

$20,844

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

$999

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

970

Housing units

5.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

111

5–9

101

124

10–14

137

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

149

245

35–44

269

199

45–54

220

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	794	26.9%
18 and over	2,160	73.1%
65 and over	451	15.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 6.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,577	85.2%
Black or African American	197	6.5%
Two or more races	135	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	72	2.4%
Other race	45	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$44,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 41.5%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$999
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	33.0%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.8%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	357	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	105	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	119	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	530	47.7%
Households with children under 18	450	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	31.2%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	28.1%
Married	43.6%	34.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.4%	16.1%
Divorced	6.9%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	7.3%
Kindergarten	21	3.3%
Elementary school	365	57.6%
High school	176	27.8%
College / grad school	26	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.6%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Construction 11.2%

Professional & management 6.5%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.2%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 45.0%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,743	92.9%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,947	99.8%
Born in same state	2,923	99.0%
Born in different state	2,270	76.8%
Foreign born	24	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	550	18.6%
French	370	12.5%
Arab	262	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.9%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62018

What city is ZIP code 62018 in?

ZIP code 62018 is primarily assigned to Cottage Hills, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62018 in?

ZIP code 62018 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62018?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62018 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62018?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62018 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62018?

The median home value in ZIP code 62018 is $79,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62018 in?

ZIP code 62018 observes the CST timezone.