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Edwardsville, IL
City in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62025, 62026.
Population
26,474
Land area
20sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
2
Edwardsville and its ZIP codes
Edwardsville at a glance
- Edwardsville is about 5.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $86,721, 4% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,800 (14% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,306 a month.
Local data for Edwardsville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edwardsville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,721
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$299,800
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,258), Irish Americans (3,615), Italian Americans (1,444).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Edwardsville.
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
PPP loans
$412K
1 loan, 22 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edwardsville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edwardsville, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edwardsville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Edwardsville
2 in or overlapping Edwardsville. Population shown
Cities near Edwardsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen CarbonVillage | 2.1 mi | 10.3 |
| RoxanaVillage | 3.4 mi | 7.1 |
| South RoxanaVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MaryvilleVillage | 4.7 mi | 5.8 |
| HartfordVillage | 5.3 mi | 5.2 |
| MitchellCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Pontoon BeachVillage | 6.5 mi | 10 |
| Wood RiverCity | 7.1 mi | 7 |
| CollinsvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 15.4 |
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BethaltoVillage | 8.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Granite CityCity | 8.2 mi | 19 |
| East AltonVillage | 8.7 mi | 5.3 |
| TroyCity | 9.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Holiday ShoresCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| MoroCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edwardsville, IL in?
- Edwardsville is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Edwardsville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edwardsville include 62025, 62026.
- What is the population of Edwardsville, IL?
- About 26,474 people live in Edwardsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edwardsville?
- Nearby places include Glen Carbon (2.1 mi), Roxana (3.4 mi), South Roxana (3.8 mi), Maryville (4.7 mi), Hartford (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023