ZIP Code 62221
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Belleville · St. Clair County · Illinois
- Population
- 27,858
- Median income
- $82,271
- Median home value
- $217,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.4%
- Land area
- 88.9 sq mi
313/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 62221 in Belleville, Illinois has a population of 27,858. The median household income is $82,271, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $217,500, 22% below the US average. 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.9 square miles in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 27,858 residents, producing a population density of 313 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 62221 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62221 sits at $82,271 (3% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,109. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $217,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,152 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62221 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 62221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62221.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 62221, 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
27,858
Population
88.9
Area (sq mi)
313
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62221?
38.5
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.1%
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?
$82,271
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$41,109
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
12,720
Total Housing Units
12,151
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$1,152
Median Rent
1989
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62221 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 128 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 143 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 162 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 178 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 190 |
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 355 business establishments in ZIP 62221, employing approximately 4,132 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,177,000.
355
Businesses
4,132
Employees
$170.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 62221 vs 62225 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62225 | Scott Air Force Base, IL | 5,381 | 3.2 mi |
| 62243 | Freeburg, IL | 5,910 | 6.6 mi |
| 62269 | O Fallon, IL | 31,348 | 6.2 mi |
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 29,744 | 5.7 mi |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 20,504 | 5.5 mi |
| 62254 | Lebanon, IL | 6,089 | 7.7 mi |
| 62258 | Mascoutah, IL | 9,199 | 7.8 mi |
| 62208 | Fairview Heights, IL | 17,376 | 8.0 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 9.9 mi |
| 62289 | Summerfield, IL | 350 | 9.8 mi |
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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.
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