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East Saint Louis, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62206

St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,509
455/sq mi
$33,838
Median income
$53,200
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
455
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 16,509 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 455 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62206 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,838 (58% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $19,330. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.6%. Housing costs here run $53,200 for a typical home value (72% below the state average), with rent averaging $999 a month; 55.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Clair County, letting you compare 62206 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62206.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62206, 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

16,509

Population

36.3

Area (sq mi)

455

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62206?

30.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.7%
African American 59.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$33,838

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$19,330

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62206 ranks nationally

East Saint Louis, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,838 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,451

Total Housing Units

4,620

Occupied Units

1,831

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$53,200

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$999

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62206 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +31.0% 124
2021 -1.9% 121
2022 +25.7% 152
2023 -4.6% 145
2024 +16.4% 169

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 62206, employing approximately 4,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,938,000.

184

Businesses

4,454

Employees

$220.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.6%
Manufacturing 12 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.0%
Wholesale trade 10 5.4%
Construction 9 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 3.3%

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 62206 vs 62207 →

ZIP 62206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62206 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62206 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62207 East Saint Louis, IL 8,750 2.6 mi
62239 Dupo, IL 4,954 3.1 mi
63118 Saint Louis, MO 26,704 3.6 mi
62205 East Saint Louis, IL 9,329 3.7 mi
63102 Saint Louis, MO 2,316 4.8 mi
62240 East Carondelet, IL 1,966 3.9 mi
63104 Saint Louis, MO 18,656 3.9 mi
63101 Saint Louis, MO 2,620 4.6 mi
62059 Lovejoy, IL 746 6.1 mi
63111 Saint Louis, MO 20,313 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

62269 standard
O Fallon, IL
Pop: 31,348
62226 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 29,744
62221 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 27,858
62220 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 20,504
62223 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 17,560
62208 standard
Fairview Heights, IL
Pop: 17,376

Related Areas

St. Clair County East Saint Louis, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62206 in? ▼
ZIP code 62206 (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 62206? ▼
ZIP code 62206 in East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 16,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62206 is $33,838, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62206 is $53,200, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62206 is African American at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62206? ▼
ZIP code 62206 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 4,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62206 are: Retail trade (43), Accommodation and food services (22), Transportation and warehousing (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62206 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62206? ▼
In ZIP code 62206, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62206 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62206? ▼
In ZIP code 62206, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62206 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.