62095 ZIP Code — Wood River, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62095 is located in Wood River, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 7.11 square miles and serves a population of 10,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62095

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $61,415. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62095 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

10,801

population

7.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62095 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62095

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62095. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wood River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62024 East Alton (1.4 mi) 62048 Hartford (2.6 mi) 62087 South Roxana (3.2 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (3.2 mi) 62010 Bethalto (5 mi) 62002 Alton (6 mi) 62026 Edwardsville (6.5 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (6.7 mi) 62067 Moro (6.8 mi) 62025 Edwardsville (7.1 mi) 63386 West Alton (7.7 mi) 62040 Granite City (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,801
Population density	1,519 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	7.11 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	38.8630
Longitude	-90.0793
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	49.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,801

Population

1,519

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$61,415

Median household income

$31,960

Per capita income

$103,600

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,706

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

314

Under 5

336

452

5–9

483

293

10–14

314

228

15–19

245

454

20–24

487

885

25–34

947

612

35–44

655

574

45–54

615

385

55–59

412

297

60–64

319

373

65–74

400

220

75–84

235

128

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,499	23.1%
18 and over	8,302	76.9%
65 and over	1,494	13.8%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Black or African American 7.4%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,450	86.4%
Black or African American	808	7.4%
Two or more races	497	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	141	1.3%
Other race	27	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$61,415

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,600
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,622	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	497	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	968	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,509	32.8%
Households with children under 18	1,349	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,111	24.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	33.3%
Married	41.5%	37.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.7%
Widowed	2.6%	8.8%
Divorced	21.3%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	195	7.7%
Kindergarten	122	4.8%
Elementary school	1,199	47.5%
High school	431	17.1%
College / grad school	578	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	577	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,151	94.0%
Spanish	75	0.7%
Other Indo-European	75	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,726	99.3%
Born in same state	10,687	98.9%
Born in different state	8,189	75.8%
Foreign born	39	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	75	0.7%
Not a US citizen	14	18.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,039	9.6%
Italian	946	8.8%
Arab	523	4.8%
English	109	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	25	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.1%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62095

What city is ZIP code 62095 in?

ZIP code 62095 is primarily assigned to Wood River, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62095 in?

ZIP code 62095 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62095?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62095 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62095?

The median home value in ZIP code 62095 is $103,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62095?

ZIP code 62095 has an estimated population of 10,801 residents, with a density of 1,520 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62095?

The median household income in ZIP code 62095 is $61,415, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62095 in?

ZIP code 62095 observes the CST timezone.