62035 ZIP Code — Godfrey, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62035 is located in Godfrey, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 43.75 square miles and serves a population of 16,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62035

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,529. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62035 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,172

population

43.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62035 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62035

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62035. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Godfrey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62028 Elsah (5.3 mi) 62002 Alton (5.5 mi) 63386 West Alton (6.4 mi) 62012 Brighton (7 mi) 62022 Dow (7.4 mi) 63034 Florissant (8.2 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (8.6 mi) 63373 Portage Des Sioux (9.3 mi) 62010 Bethalto (9.5 mi) 62052 Jerseyville (10.4 mi) 62095 Wood River (10.6 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,172
Population density	370 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	43.75 sq mi
Water area	3.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.9614
Longitude	-90.2313
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	33.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,172

Population

370

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$83,529

Median household income

$42,586

Per capita income

$166,200

Median home value

$1,088

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

5,962

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

324

Under 5

338

400

5–9

419

328

10–14

344

464

15–19

485

449

20–24

469

861

25–34

900

708

35–44

741

955

45–54

999

773

55–59

809

612

60–64

640

1,079

65–74

1,128

717

75–84

750

235

85+

245

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,718	16.8%
18 and over	13,454	83.2%
65 and over	4,154	25.7%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Black or African American 6.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,325	87.8%
Black or African American	1,008	6.2%
Two or more races	802	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	142	0.9%
Asian	17	0.1%
Other race	11	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$83,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,200
Median rent / month	$1,088
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	38.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,801	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	438	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	893	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,509	22.7%
Households with children under 18	1,639	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,617	39.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	20.6%
Married	59.5%	54.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.0%	12.4%
Divorced	10.3%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	297	8.5%
Kindergarten	42	1.2%
Elementary school	1,261	36.3%
High school	799	23.0%
College / grad school	1,076	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 11.3%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,479	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,510	95.9%
Spanish	7	0.0%
Other Indo-European	7	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,073	99.4%
Born in same state	16,058	99.3%
Born in different state	12,153	75.1%
Foreign born	15	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	99	0.6%
Not a US citizen	68	68.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,461	15.2%
French	2,142	13.2%
Arab	1,012	6.3%
English	326	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	0.3%
German	54	0.3%
Dutch	30	0.2%
Norwegian	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62035

What city is ZIP code 62035 in?

ZIP code 62035 is primarily assigned to Godfrey, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62035 in?

ZIP code 62035 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62035 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62035 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62035 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62035 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62035 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62035 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62035 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62035 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62035 in?

ZIP code 62035 observes the CST timezone.