East Saint Louis, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62201
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,547
- 193/sq mi High-density area
- $27,437
- Median income Below-median income area
- $60,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Saint Louis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 193
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62201 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 7,547 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62201 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,437 (66% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,212. The poverty rate is 39.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $60,000 (69% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 51.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62201.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62201, East Saint Louis, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,547
Population
39.1
Area (sq mi)
193
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62201?
41.1
Median Age
39.3%
Male
60.7%
Female
11.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$27,437
Median Household Income
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$20,212
Per Capita Income
39.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62201 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
East Saint Louis, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$27,437 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,732housing units
2,732
Total Housing Units
2,065
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$60,000
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 62201, employing approximately 3,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $228,696,000.
162
Businesses
3,385
Employees
$228.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62201 vs 62059 →
ZIP 62201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63106
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
9,329 residents
- 62207
East Saint Louis (62207)
8,750 residents
- 62204
East Saint Louis (62204)
7,960 residents
- 62201
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
- 62060
Madison (62060)
4,847 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
- 63102 2,316
Saint Louis (63102)
2,316 residents
- 62090 1,189
Venice (62090)
1,189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 median income
- 62060
Madison (62060)
$46,563 median income
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 62204
East Saint Louis (62204)
$35,346 median income
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
- 62207
East Saint Louis (62207)
$29,845 median income
- 62201
East Saint Louis (62201)
$27,437 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62201 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 1.7 mi |
| 62060 | Madison, IL | 4,847 | 2.4 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 2.5 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 2.6 mi |
| 62090 | Venice, IL | 1,189 | 2.5 mi |
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 2.7 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 3.0 mi |
| 63106 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,883 | 3.8 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 4.2 mi |
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62201, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62201 in?
ZIP code 62201 (East Saint Louis) is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62201?
ZIP code 62201 in East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 7,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62201?
The median household income in ZIP 62201 is $27,437, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62201?
The median home value in ZIP 62201 is $60,000, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62201 is African American at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62201?
ZIP code 62201 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 3,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62201 are: Accommodation and food services (25), Other services (except public administration) (20), Wholesale trade (19). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62201?
In ZIP code 62201, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62201?
In ZIP code 62201, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62201 is 39.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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