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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
$80,205
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,890. Local economic indicators show a 9.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $176,000 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,207 a month; 66.8% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 62208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairview Heights, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62208.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62208?

40.8

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
African American 29.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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

$39,890

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62208 ranks nationally

Fairview Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,205 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,192

Total Housing Units

7,336

Occupied Units

856

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62208 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 62208 ranks #6 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 62208 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 62208 ranks #2 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
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

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
62206 standard
East Saint Louis, IL
Pop: 16,509

Related Areas

St. Clair County Fairview Heights, IL Illinois

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.

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