East Saint Louis, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62203
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,209
- 477/sq mi High-density area
- $42,111
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 477
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62203 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 8,209 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 477 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62203 reports a modest median household income of $42,111 (47% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,390. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,700 (64% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,050; owner occupancy is 66.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62203 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 62203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62203.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 62203, 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
8,209
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
477
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62203?
43.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$42,111
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$25,390
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62203 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)
$42,111 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
2,814housing units
2,814
Total Housing Units
1,843
Occupied Units
971
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,700
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,050
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 62203, employing approximately 793 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,642,000.
62
Businesses
793
Employees
$39.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
29,744 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 residents
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
17,376 residents
- 62206
East Saint Louis (62206)
16,509 residents
- 62205 9,329
East Saint Louis (62205)
9,329 residents
- 62207 8,750
East Saint Louis (62207)
8,750 residents
- 62203 8,209
East Saint Louis (62203)
8,209 residents
- 62204 7,960
East Saint Louis (62204)
7,960 residents
- 62201 7,547
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62203 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
$80,205 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62232
Caseyville (62232)
$64,269 median income
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 62203
East Saint Louis (62203)
$42,111 median income
- 62204
East Saint Louis (62204)
$35,346 median income
- 62206
East Saint Louis (62206)
$33,838 median income
- 62059 $30,673
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62203 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 2.4 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 2.5 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 2.7 mi |
| 62208 | Fairview Heights, IL | 17,376 | 3.9 mi |
| 62223 | Belleville, IL | 17,560 | 4.5 mi |
| 62201 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,547 | 4.4 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 4.6 mi |
| 62206 | East Saint Louis, IL | 16,509 | 5.3 mi |
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 29,744 | 6.1 mi |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62203, 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 (8,209 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 62203 in?
ZIP code 62203 (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 62203?
ZIP code 62203 in East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 8,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62203?
The median household income in ZIP 62203 is $42,111, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62203?
The median home value in ZIP 62203 is $68,700, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62203 is African American at 92.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62203?
ZIP code 62203 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62203 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62203?
In ZIP code 62203, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 62203?
In ZIP code 62203, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62203 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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