ZIP Code 62201

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East Saint Louis · St. Clair County · Illinois

Population
7,547

193/sq mi

Median income
$27,437

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$60,000

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.6%

Median age 41.1

Land area
39.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62201 in East Saint Louis, Illinois has a population of 7,547. The median household income is $27,437, which is 64% below the national average. Median home value is $60,000, 78% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.1 square miles in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,547 residents, producing a population density of 193 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62201 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62201 sits at $27,437 (66% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,212. The poverty rate stands at 39.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $60,000 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 51.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,547

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62201?

41.1

Median Age

39.3%

Male

60.7%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 13.7%
African American 48.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%

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

$20,212

Per Capita Income

39.7%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,732

Total Housing Units

2,065

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%
Renter 48.8%

$60,000

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for East Saint Louis, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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