ZIP 62002 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Alton city, IL (62002)

Median Income

$57,851

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,672

Wealth inflow

Population

30,036

Unemployment

4.8%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,672 for ZIP 62002 (Alton city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.5%+92% vs US avg

708

Establishments

11,642

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing9.6%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade14.1%
Transportation, utilities6.9%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.0%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social24.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.8%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 62002 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.9%, median income rose 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.3%.

Median Income

$57,851

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate