ZIP Code 62220
standardSource:
Belleville · St. Clair County · Illinois
- Population
- 20,504
- Median income
- $65,952
- Median home value
- $157,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.8%
- Land area
- 75.8 sq mi
270/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Chicago
ZIP code 62220 in Belleville, Illinois has a population of 20,504. The median household income is $65,952, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $157,400, 43% below the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.8 square miles in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 20,504 residents, producing a population density of 270 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62220 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62220 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 62220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 62220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62220.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62220?
39.9
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$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
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?
8,977
Total Housing Units
7,873
Occupied Units
1,104
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62220 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 62220? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 62220? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 62220? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62220? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62220? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62220? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62220? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 62220? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62220? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62220? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62220? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Belleville, IL
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.