East Saint Louis, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62207
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,750
- 506/sq mi High-density area
- $29,845
- Median income Below-median income area
- $58,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 506
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62207 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62207 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Saint Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 8,750 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62207 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,845 (63% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,547. The poverty rate is 34.2%, 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 $58,200 (70% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $723; owner occupancy is 49.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62207 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 62207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Saint Louis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62207.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 62207, 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
8,750
Population
17.3
Area (sq mi)
506
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62207?
35.3
Median Age
38.4%
Male
61.6%
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?
$29,845
Median Household Income
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$22,547
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62207 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)
$29,845 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
3,486housing units
3,486
Total Housing Units
2,593
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$58,200
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 62207, employing approximately 889 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,465,000.
65
Businesses
889
Employees
$46.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.2% |
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 62207 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
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
18,656 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 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 62207 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
$68,764 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 median income
- 63118
Saint Louis (63118)
$57,762 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
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62207 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 1.8 mi |
| 62206 | East Saint Louis, IL | 16,509 | 2.6 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 2.7 mi |
| 62201 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,547 | 4.2 mi |
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 3.9 mi |
| 62223 | Belleville, IL | 17,560 | 4.7 mi |
| 63118 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,704 | 5.6 mi |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 5.6 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 5.0 mi |
| 63104 | Saint Louis, MO | 18,656 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62207, 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 (8,750 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 62207 in?
ZIP code 62207 (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 62207?
ZIP code 62207 in East Saint Louis, IL has a population of 8,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62207?
The median household income in ZIP 62207 is $29,845, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62207?
The median home value in ZIP 62207 is $58,200, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62207 is African American at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62207?
ZIP code 62207 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 889 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62207 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62207?
In ZIP code 62207, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 62207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62207 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62207?
In ZIP code 62207, approximately 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62207 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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