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Godfrey, IL
Village in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62035.
Population
17,712
Land area
34.4sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
1
Godfrey and its ZIP codes
Godfrey at a glance
- Godfrey is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 146th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $94,543, 13% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,200 (27% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,153 a month.
Local data for Godfrey, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Godfrey, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,543
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$1,153/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,199), Irish Americans (2,896), Italian Americans (623).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Godfrey.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
107,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.75B
FY 2026, $6,581 per person
PPP loans
$22.56M
461 loans, 3,118 jobs reported
How people get to work
Godfrey, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Godfrey
1 in or overlapping Godfrey. Population shown
Cities near Godfrey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltonCity | 4.6 mi | 15.7 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 5.7 mi | 28.8 |
| Portage Des Sioux, MOCity | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| ElsahVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| East AltonVillage | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| BrightonVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Old Jamestown, MOCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 14.9 |
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Wood RiverCity | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| BethaltoVillage | 9.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MoroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Black Jack, MOCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| GraftonCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Spanish Lake, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| Florissant, MOCity | 12 mi | 12.6 |
| HartfordVillage | 12 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Godfrey, IL in?
- Godfrey is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Godfrey, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Godfrey include 62035.
- What is the population of Godfrey, IL?
- About 17,712 people live in Godfrey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Godfrey?
- Nearby places include Alton (4.6 mi), West Alton, MO (5.7 mi), Portage Des Sioux, MO (7 mi), Elsah (7.5 mi), East Alton (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023