Fairview Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62208
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,376
- 501/sq mi High-density area
- $80,205
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairview Heights pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 501
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62208 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 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.1 in 2023 to 178.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 17,376 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 501 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62208 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,205 (0% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,890. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $176,000 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,207; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, 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 62208 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 62208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairview Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62208.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
199 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 76
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 59
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 56
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Finance and insurance 46
Finance and insurance
46 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 62208, Fairview Heights, 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
17,376
Population
34.7
Area (sq mi)
501
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62208?
40.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
6.4%
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?
$80,205
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$39,890
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62208 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Fairview Heights, 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)
$80,205 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
8,192housing units
8,192
Total Housing Units
7,336
Occupied Units
856
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,207
Median Rent
1971
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62208 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 123 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 137 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 161 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 182 |
| 2024 | -2.2% | 178 |
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 595 business establishments in ZIP 62208, employing approximately 9,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,223,000.
595
Businesses
9,768
Employees
$352.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 199 | 33.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 21 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 62208 vs 62232 →
ZIP 62208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
33,430 residents
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
31,348 residents
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
29,744 residents
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
20,504 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 residents
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
17,376 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62208 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
$103,818 median income
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
$80,205 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
$69,607 median income
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
$65,952 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62208 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 2.5 mi |
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 29,744 | 4.2 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 3.9 mi |
| 62269 | O Fallon, IL | 31,348 | 4.8 mi |
| 62234 | Collinsville, IL | 33,430 | 6.1 mi |
| 62223 | Belleville, IL | 17,560 | 5.1 mi |
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 5.3 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 6.4 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 6.5 mi |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 20,504 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62208, 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 (17,376 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 62208 in?
ZIP code 62208 (Fairview Heights) 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 62208?
ZIP code 62208 in Fairview Heights, IL has a population of 17,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62208?
The median household income in ZIP 62208 is $80,205, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62208?
The median home value in ZIP 62208 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62208 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62208?
ZIP code 62208 has 595 business establishments employing approximately 9,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62208 are: Retail trade (199), Accommodation and food services (76), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62208 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 62208?
In ZIP code 62208, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 62208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62208 is 22.2 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 62208?
In ZIP code 62208, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62208 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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