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Madison, IL
City in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62040, 62048, 62060.
Population
2,900
Land area
14.1sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
3
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- The median household income is $49,326, 41% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,900 (78% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for Madison, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,326
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$58,900
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Polish Americans (132), Salvadoran Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Madison.
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
$18.77M
209 loans, 1,659 jobs reported
How people get to work
Madison, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, 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
90° / 25°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Madison
3 in or overlapping Madison. Population shown
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview, MOVillage | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| Glasgow Village, MOCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MOCity | 2.7 mi | 4.4 |
| VeniceCity | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Moline Acres, MOCity | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Jennings, MOCity | 3.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Granite CityCity | 3.7 mi | 19 |
| Flordell Hills, MOCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Castle Point, MOCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Country Club Hills, MOCity | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BrooklynVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Lawn, MOCity | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| Northwoods, MOCity | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Spanish Lake, MOCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Dellwood, MOCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| Uplands Park, MOVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, IL in?
- Madison is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Madison, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madison include 62040, 62048, 62060.
- What is the population of Madison, IL?
- About 2,900 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Riverview, MO (2 mi), Glasgow Village, MO (2.6 mi), Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (2.7 mi), Venice (3.2 mi), Moline Acres, MO (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023