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Wood River, IL
City in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62084, 62095.
Population
10,279
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,473
ZIP codes
2
Wood River and its ZIP codes
Wood River at a glance
- Wood River is about 6.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 223rd most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $62,703 a year, 25% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,100 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $936 a month.
Local data for Wood River, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wood River, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,703
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$108,100
Median rent
$936/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,574), Irish Americans (1,081), Italian Americans (470).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Wood River.
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
$20.4M
224 loans, 2,282 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wood River, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wood River, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wood River, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Wood River
2 in or overlapping Wood River. Population shown
Cities near Wood River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East AltonVillage | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.7 |
| HartfordVillage | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
| BethaltoVillage | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| RoxanaVillage | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
| South RoxanaVillage | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| AltonCity | 4.6 mi | 15.7 |
| MoroCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 6.6 mi | 28.8 |
| MitchellCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 20 |
| Spanish Lake, MOCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Granite CityCity | 8.5 mi | 19 |
| Glen CarbonVillage | 8.8 mi | 10.3 |
| Holiday ShoresCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| GodfreyVillage | 9.2 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wood River, IL in?
- Wood River is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Wood River, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wood River include 62084, 62095.
- What is the population of Wood River, IL?
- About 10,279 people live in Wood River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wood River?
- Nearby places include East Alton (1.7 mi), Rosewood Heights (2.2 mi), Hartford (3.3 mi), Bethalto (3.5 mi), Roxana (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023