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Belleville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62220

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

20,504
270/sq mi
$65,952
Median income
$157,400
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belleville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
270
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, with 20,504 residents across 75.8 square miles, a density of 270 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62220 reports a modest median household income of $65,952 (18% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,050. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $157,400 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,046 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62220 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 62220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62220.

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 62220, Belleville, 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

20,504

Population

75.8

Area (sq mi)

270

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62220?

39.9

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 22.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$65,952

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$36,050

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62220 ranks nationally

Belleville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,952 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,977

Total Housing Units

7,873

Occupied Units

1,104

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$157,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,046

Median Rent

1955

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62220 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 130
2021 +10.1% 143
2022 +10.2% 158
2023 +10.4% 174
2024 +8.5% 189

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 485 business establishments in ZIP 62220, employing approximately 5,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,617,000.

485

Businesses

5,624

Employees

$293.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 17.5%
Retail trade 61 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 49 10.1%
Construction 37 7.6%
Wholesale trade 22 4.5%
Finance and insurance 21 4.3%
Manufacturing 20 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.3%
Educational services 10 2.1%
Information 7 1.4%

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 62220 vs 62226 →

ZIP 62220 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 62220 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 62220 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 62220 ranks #null 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
62226 Belleville, IL 29,744 4.3 mi
62285 Smithton, IL 4,484 6.0 mi
62260 Millstadt, IL 7,290 6.3 mi
62221 Belleville, IL 27,858 5.5 mi
62223 Belleville, IL 17,560 5.9 mi
62208 Fairview Heights, IL 17,376 8.5 mi
62243 Freeburg, IL 5,910 6.4 mi
62269 O Fallon, IL 31,348 9.8 mi
62225 Scott Air Force Base, IL 5,381 8.7 mi
62203 East Saint Louis, IL 8,209 10.0 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
62223 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 17,560
62208 standard
Fairview Heights, IL
Pop: 17,376
62206 standard
East Saint Louis, IL
Pop: 16,509

Related Areas

St. Clair County Belleville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62220 in? ▼
ZIP code 62220 (Belleville) 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 62220? ▼
ZIP code 62220 in Belleville, IL has a population of 20,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62220 is $65,952, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62220 is $157,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62220 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62220? ▼
ZIP code 62220 has 485 business establishments employing approximately 5,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62220 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (85), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62220 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 62220? ▼
In ZIP code 62220, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 62220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62220 is 24.0 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 62220? ▼
In ZIP code 62220, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62220 is 13.4% 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.