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Bethalto, IL
Village in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62010, 62018.
Population
9,239
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
2
Bethalto and its ZIP codes
Bethalto at a glance
- Bethalto is about 5.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 237th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $64,775, 22% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 (36% below Illinois) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Bethalto, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethalto, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,775
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,570), Irish Americans (1,636), Italian Americans (284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Bethalto.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
107,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,581 per person
How people get to work
Bethalto, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethalto, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
854
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
824
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethalto, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bethalto
2 in or overlapping Bethalto. Population shown
Cities near Bethalto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| MoroCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| East AltonVillage | 3.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Wood RiverCity | 3.5 mi | 7 |
| RoxanaVillage | 5.1 mi | 7.1 |
| AltonCity | 5.6 mi | 15.7 |
| Holiday ShoresCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| HartfordVillage | 6.3 mi | 5.2 |
| South RoxanaVillage | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| PrairietownCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 20 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 9.1 mi | 28.8 |
| GodfreyVillage | 9.6 mi | 34.4 |
| MitchellCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen CarbonVillage | 10 mi | 10.3 |
| BrightonVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethalto, IL in?
- Bethalto is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethalto, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethalto include 62010, 62018.
- What is the population of Bethalto, IL?
- About 9,239 people live in Bethalto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethalto?
- Nearby places include Rosewood Heights (1.4 mi), Moro (2 mi), East Alton (3.2 mi), Wood River (3.5 mi), Roxana (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023