62024 ZIP Code — East Alton, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62024 is located in East Alton, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 5.36 square miles and serves a population of 9,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62024

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 $111,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,784. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62024 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,350

population

5.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Alton	Acceptable
East Alton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62048 Hartford (1.3 mi) 62095 Wood River (1.4 mi) 62087 South Roxana (2 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (4.6 mi) 62026 Edwardsville (5.5 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (6 mi) 62010 Bethalto (6.3 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (7.1 mi) 62002 Alton (7.2 mi) 62067 Moro (7.8 mi) 62040 Granite City (7.8 mi) 63386 West Alton (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,350
Population density	1,744 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	5.36 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8435
Longitude	-90.0792
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	36.4%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,350

Population

1,744

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$59,784

Median household income

$32,785

Per capita income

$111,300

Median home value

$787

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,683

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

276

Under 5

261

208

5–9

198

244

10–14

231

276

15–19

261

220

20–24

208

829

25–34

785

385

35–44

364

693

45–54

656

536

55–59

509

290

60–64

274

491

65–74

465

262

75–84

248

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,779	19.0%
18 and over	7,571	81.0%
65 and over	1,646	17.6%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,852	93.7%
Two or more races	345	3.7%
Black or African American	153	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	101	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$59,784

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 39.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,300
Median rent / month	$787
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	19.7%
1950–1959	38.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.3%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,019	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	327	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,012	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	803	19.3%
Households with children under 18	1,272	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,301	31.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	17.7%
Married	49.7%	57.2%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	5.3%	8.0%
Divorced	12.8%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	321	15.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	768	36.9%
High school	452	21.7%
College / grad school	539	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Retail trade 15.1%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	750	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,813	94.3%
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)	9,325	99.7%
Born in same state	9,286	99.3%
Born in different state	6,930	74.1%
Foreign born	39	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.3%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,406	15%
French	1,182	12.6%
Arab	555	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	158	1.7%
Polish	31	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62024

What city is ZIP code 62024 in?

ZIP code 62024 is primarily assigned to East Alton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62024 in?

ZIP code 62024 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62024 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62024?

The median home value in ZIP code 62024 is $111,300.

Does ZIP code 62024 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62024?

ZIP code 62024 has an estimated population of 9,350 residents, with a density of 1,745 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62024 in?

ZIP code 62024 observes the CST timezone.