62048 ZIP Code — Hartford, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62048 is located in Hartford, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 17.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62048

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 $71,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,591. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 62048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,626

population

17.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62024 East Alton (1.3 mi) 62087 South Roxana (1.6 mi) 62095 Wood River (2.6 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (5.1 mi) 62026 Edwardsville (5.3 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (5.8 mi) 62040 Granite City (6.5 mi) 62010 Bethalto (7.7 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (7.8 mi) 63386 West Alton (7.8 mi) 62002 Alton (8.2 mi) 63137 Saint Louis (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,626
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	17.21 sq mi
Water area	6.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8254
Longitude	-90.0882
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	57.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,626

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$42,591

Median household income

$27,236

Per capita income

$71,100

Median home value

$926

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

125

20–24

25–34

136

35–44

159

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	20.4%
18 and over	1,294	79.6%
65 and over	349	21.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,509	89%
Hispanic or Latino	69	4.1%
Other race	69	4.1%
Two or more races	48	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 25.3%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	25.3%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$42,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.3%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,100
Median rent / month	$926
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.4%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	40.0%
1940–1949	19.5%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	45.5%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.6%
Electricity	19.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	125	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	92	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	263	36.4%
Households with children under 18	165	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	39.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	35.2%
Married	40.4%	32.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	17.4%
Divorced	15.7%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.2%
Kindergarten	9	1.9%
Elementary school	185	39.4%
High school	120	25.6%
College / grad school	140	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,581	97.2%
Spanish	30	1.9%
Other Indo-European	30	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,605	98.7%
Born in same state	1,603	98.6%
Born in different state	1,089	67.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	193	11.9%
French	165	10.1%
Arab	66	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.7%
English	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62048

What city is ZIP code 62048 in?

ZIP code 62048 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62048 in?

ZIP code 62048 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62048?

9% 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 62048 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62048?

The median home value in ZIP code 62048 is $71,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62048?

The median household income in ZIP code 62048 is $42,591, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62048 in?

ZIP code 62048 observes the CST timezone.