62097 ZIP Code — Worden, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62097 is located in Worden, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 41.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62097

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 $181,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,586. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,723

population

41.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worden	Acceptable
Worden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62025 Edwardsville (6.5 mi) 62067 Moro (6.8 mi) 62001 Alhambra (7.2 mi) 62021 Dorsey (7.4 mi) 62088 Staunton (7.4 mi) 62074 New Douglas (9.7 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (10 mi) 62061 Marine (10.1 mi) 62010 Bethalto (10.4 mi) 62026 Edwardsville (11.5 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (12 mi) 62095 Wood River (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,723
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	41.17 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	38.9218
Longitude	-89.8638
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	21.2%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,723

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$75,586

Median household income

$38,972

Per capita income

$181,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,027

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

173

15–19

145

20–24

180

25–34

152

174

35–44

146

280

45–54

236

177

55–59

148

60–64

161

65–74

136

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	413	15.2%
18 and over	2,310	84.8%
65 and over	433	15.9%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,685	98.6%
Two or more races	24	0.9%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$75,586

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	609	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	168	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	202	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	110	10.1%
Households with children under 18	285	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	28.6%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	32.8%
Married	46.5%	55.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	4.8%
Divorced	11.7%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.8%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	164	28.5%
High school	247	43.0%
College / grad school	138	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.6%

Retail trade 19.4%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	25.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,647	97.2%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,704	99.3%
Born in same state	2,699	99.1%
Born in different state	2,046	75.1%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.7%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	332	12.2%
French	221	8.1%
Arab	214	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	1.7%
Dutch	13	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62097

What city is ZIP code 62097 in?

ZIP code 62097 is primarily assigned to Worden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62097 in?

ZIP code 62097 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62097 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62097?

The median home value in ZIP code 62097 is $181,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62097?

ZIP code 62097 has an estimated population of 2,723 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62097?

The median household income in ZIP code 62097 is $75,586, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62097 in?

ZIP code 62097 observes the CST timezone.