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ZIP Code 62024
East Alton, IL, Madison County
Population
9,493
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,772
City
East Alton
ZIP 62024 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62024 at a glance
- ZIP 62024 (East Alton) is about 7.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,761, 32% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,500 (52% below Illinois) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62024
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62024, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,761
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$126,500
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
24.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
200
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,908
$347M annual payroll
PPP loans
$17.36M
187 loans
Campaign donations
$19.11K
13% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62024, 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 ZIP 62024, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 62024
ZIP codes near 62024
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62018Rosewood Heights | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| 62095Wood River | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| 62010Bethalto | 3.2 mi | 21.2 |
| 62084Roxana | 3.8 mi | 4.6 |
| 62002Alton | 5 mi | 41.3 |
| 62087South Roxana | 5.1 mi | 3.5 |
| 62067Moro | 5.8 mi | 17.4 |
| 63386West Alton | 6.8 mi | 33.2 |
| 63138Spanish Lake | 7.1 mi | 18.5 |
| 62026Edwardsville | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| 62048Granite City | 8.2 mi | 17.2 |
| 62021Prairietown | 9 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62024?
- ZIP code 62024 is in East Alton, IL (Madison County).
- What county is ZIP code 62024 in?
- ZIP code 62024 is mostly in Madison County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62024?
- About 9,493 people live in the 62024 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.