62012 ZIP Code – Brighton, Illinois
62012 is a ZIP code serving Brighton, Illinois in Macoupin County with a population of approximately 6,678 residents. At $86,250, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $154,400 are well below the national average, with 88.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,034 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.6, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62079, 62002, 62035.
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ZIP 62012 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62012 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,678 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,034 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.8% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62079 – Piasa
- 62002 – Alton
- 62035 – Godfrey
- 62030 – Fidelity
- 62018 – Cottage Hills
- 62022 – Dow
- 62010 – Bethalto
- 62021 – Dorsey
- 62052 – Jerseyville
- 62685 – Shipman
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62079 | PIASA | 469 | Not provided |
| 62002 | ALTON | 30,166 | $55,041 |
| 62035 | GODFREY | 16,172 | $83,529 |
| 62030 | FIDELITY | 75 | $43,125 |
| 62018 | COTTAGE HILLS | 2,954 | $44,148 |