Godfrey Illinois Map

About Godfrey, Illinois

Godfrey is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,712. The population density is 199.2 people per km². Godfrey is located at 38.9556°N, 90.1868°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62035.

Godfrey lies where the rolling hills of Madison County begin to soften, a place where the rich, dark soil of the American Bottomland starts to yield to a gentler topography. It lies 4.5 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-east of Old Jamestown. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a mosaic of cultivated fields that stretch towards a sky often painted in broad strokes of pale blue or, in the evening, a bruised purple. Mature trees, remnants of the forests that once dominated, stand sentinel along property lines and in the hollows, their branches catching the sunlight in a way that makes the air itself seem to shimmer. The quiet hum of agricultural life is a constant undertone, punctuated by the distant rumble of a passing train or the occasional bark of a dog, sounds that speak of a connection to the earth and a steady, unhurried existence. The history of Godfrey is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that surround it, lands that drew settlers seeking to cultivate the rich alluvial soil for generations. Early agricultural endeavors shaped the character of the region, and while modern farming practices have evolved, the legacy of the agrarian spirit persists, evident in the meticulously maintained fields and the enduring connection to the seasons. Today, the economy of Godfrey benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, drawing on a blend of agricultural roots and the practical needs of a growing populace, with businesses catering to both local needs and the wider metropolitan area. A notable landmark, Lewis and Clark Community College, anchors the community, a hub of learning and a subtle testament to the ongoing development and aspirations of Godfrey itself.

About This Godfrey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Godfrey, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Godfrey and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Godfrey includes the ZIP code (62035), telephone area code (309), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Alton Community Unit School District 11). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Godfrey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.