Wood River
City in Madison County, Illinois
Wood River is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with 10,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosewood Heights, 1.7 miles N.
- 10,464residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 1,499 / sq mipopulation density
- 62095main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wood River
Wood River is a city in Madison County, Illinois. The population was 10,464 as of the 2020 census.
Wood River developed as a company town around a Standard Oil refinery built in 1907 and 1908 and was chartered as a city in 1923. The community lies near the site of Camp River Dubois, the winter staging camp of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a heritage reflected in the city's motto, "Progressing in the Spirit of Lewis & Clark."
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Living in Wood River
- Median household income
- $62,703
- Median home value
- $108,100
- Median rent
- $936/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Wood River had 10,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,499 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wood River at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.98 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8641° N, 90.0778° W |
| ZIP codes | 62095, 62024, 62084 |
| Official website | woodriver.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1783271 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wood River
- Rosewood Heights1.7 mi N
- East Alton2.2 mi NW
- Bethalto3.1 mi NE
- Roxana3.4 mi SE
- Hartford3.6 mi S
- South Roxana3.9 mi S
- Alton4.8 mi NW
- Moro5.0 mi NE
- West Alton, MO6.8 mi W
- Edwardsville7.0 mi SE
- Mitchell7.0 mi S
- Holiday Shores8.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wood River
What county is Wood River in?
Wood River is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wood River, IL?
10,464 people lived in Wood River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wood River, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62095. Other ZIP codes: 62024, 62084.
What is the elevation of Wood River?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wood River?
Rosewood Heights (1.7 mi), East Alton (2.2 mi), Bethalto (3.1 mi), Roxana (3.4 mi), Hartford (3.6 mi).
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