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 High-density area
- $33,838
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62206 (East Saint Louis, IL) rose +16.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.4 in 2023 to 169.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,330. The poverty rate is 31.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $53,200 (72% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $999; owner occupancy is 55.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62206 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 62206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62206.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62206?
30.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$33,838
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$19,330
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62206 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)
$33,838 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,451housing units
6,451
Total Housing Units
4,620
Occupied Units
1,831
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,200
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63118
Saint Louis (63118)
26,704 residents
- 63111
Saint Louis (63111)
20,313 residents
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
18,656 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
- 62239 4,954
Dupo (62239)
4,954 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
- 63102 2,316
Saint Louis (63102)
2,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62206 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62240
East Carondelet (62240)
$96,063 median income
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
$68,764 median income
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 median income
- 62239
Dupo (62239)
$61,191 median income
- 63118
Saint Louis (63118)
$57,762 median income
- 63111
Saint Louis (63111)
$47,039 median income
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 62206 $33,838
East Saint Louis (62206)
$33,838 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62206, 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 (16,509 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 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.
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