ZIP Code 62201
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East Saint Louis · St. Clair County · Illinois
- Population
- 7,547
- Median income
- $27,437
- Median home value
- $60,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.6%
- Land area
- 39.1 sq mi
193/sq mi
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
▼ 78% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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