East Saint Louis, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62204
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,960
- 549/sq mi High-density area
- $35,346
- Median income Below-median income area
- $47,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- 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.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 549
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62204 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 7,960 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 549 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62204 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,346 (56% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,433. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $47,800 (75% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62204 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 62204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62204.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 62204, 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
7,960
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
549
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62204?
46.8
Median Age
41.2%
Male
58.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$35,346
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$19,433
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62204 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)
$35,346 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
3,080housing units
3,080
Total Housing Units
1,710
Occupied Units
1,370
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$47,800
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 62204, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,314,000.
27
Businesses
282
Employees
$11.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 62204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
43,735 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
- 62232 7,260
Caseyville (62232)
7,260 residents
- 62060 4,847
Madison (62060)
4,847 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62204 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62204 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
- 62232
Caseyville (62232)
$64,269 median income
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
$60,031 median income
- 62060
Madison (62060)
$46,563 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
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62204 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 2.4 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 2.4 mi |
| 62201 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,547 | 2.7 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 3.9 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 4.7 mi |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 4.3 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 5.2 mi |
| 62060 | Madison, IL | 4,847 | 4.3 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 5.5 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62204, 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 (7,960 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 62204 in?
ZIP code 62204 (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 62204?
ZIP code 62204 in East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 7,960 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62204?
The median household income in ZIP 62204 is $35,346, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62204?
The median home value in ZIP 62204 is $47,800, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62204 is African American at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62204?
ZIP code 62204 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62204 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62204?
In ZIP code 62204, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 62204?
In ZIP code 62204, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62204 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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