62060 ZIP Code — Madison, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62060 is located in Madison, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 3.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62060

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 $48,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $32,330. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% 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 sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 obesity (52%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 62060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,534

population

3.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Acceptable
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62090 Venice (1.1 mi) 62201 East Saint Louis (3.2 mi) 63102 Saint Louis (3.4 mi) 63107 Saint Louis (3.4 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (3.7 mi) 63106 Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 63147 Saint Louis (3.9 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63180 Saint Louis (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,534
Population density	1,001 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	3.53 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.6735
Longitude	-90.1495
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	78.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,534

Population

1,001

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$32,330

Median household income

$23,496

Per capita income

$48,100

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

52.1%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

1,410

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

140

10–14

15–19

20–24

286

25–34

346

179

35–44

218

167

45–54

202

188

55–59

227

155

60–64

187

183

65–74

221

108

75–84

131

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	550	15.6%
18 and over	2,984	84.4%
65 and over	666	18.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60%

White 30.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,196	60%
White	1,127	30.8%
Hispanic or Latino	125	3.4%
Two or more races	120	3.3%
Other race	91	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 23.3%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	23.3%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$32,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.4%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,100
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	52.1%
Renter occupied	47.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	52.0%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	32.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	341	19.0%
Cohabiting couple	166	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	408	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	878	49.0%
Households with children under 18	365	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	31.7%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	57.6%
Married	25.5%	20.4%
Separated	12.1%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	8.5%
Divorced	14.6%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	6.3%
Kindergarten	113	23.8%
Elementary school	158	33.3%
High school	174	36.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.0%

Transportation & utilities 19.7%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 1.6%

Construction 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	45.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 29.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 39.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	15.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.9%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,449	97.6%
Spanish	40	1.2%
Other Indo-European	32	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,439	97.3%
Born in same state	3,439	97.3%
Born in different state	2,191	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	95	2.7%
Not a US citizen	40	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	125	3.5%
French	125	3.5%
Arab	84	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.7%
English	10	0.3%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62060

What city is ZIP code 62060 in?

ZIP code 62060 is primarily assigned to Madison, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62060 in?

ZIP code 62060 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62060?

27% of residents in ZIP code 62060 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62060?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62060?

Health data for ZIP code 62060 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 62060 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62060 in?

ZIP code 62060 observes the CST timezone.