Belleville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62223
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,560
- 268/sq mi High-density area
- $73,700
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belleville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 268
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62223 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 62223 (Belleville, IL) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.2 in 2023 to 189.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 17,560 residents across 65.6 square miles, a density of 268 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,700 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,798. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,400 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,054; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62223 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 62223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62223.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 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 62223, 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
17,560
Population
65.6
Area (sq mi)
268
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62223?
43.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$73,700
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,798
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62223 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Belleville, 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)
$73,700 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
7,757housing units
7,757
Total Housing Units
7,096
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,054
Median Rent
1965
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62223 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 126 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 136 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 159 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 174 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 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 288 business establishments in ZIP 62223, employing approximately 5,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $281,795,000.
288
Businesses
5,264
Employees
$281.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 34 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 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 62223 vs 62226 →
ZIP 62223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 62206
East Saint Louis (62206)
16,509 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
- 62204 7,960
East Saint Louis (62204)
7,960 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62223 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62260
Millstadt (62260)
$91,039 median income
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
$80,205 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
$65,952 median income
- 62239
Dupo (62239)
$61,191 median income
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 62203
East Saint Louis (62203)
$42,111 median income
- 62204 $35,346
East Saint Louis (62204)
$35,346 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62223 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 29,744 | 3.2 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 4.5 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 4.7 mi |
| 62208 | Fairview Heights, IL | 17,376 | 5.1 mi |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 7,290 | 5.7 mi |
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 6.9 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 6.1 mi |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 20,504 | 5.9 mi |
| 62239 | Dupo, IL | 4,954 | 6.9 mi |
| 62206 | East Saint Louis, IL | 16,509 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62223, 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 (17,560 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 62223 in?
ZIP code 62223 (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 62223?
ZIP code 62223 in Belleville, IL has a population of 17,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62223?
The median household income in ZIP 62223 is $73,700, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62223?
The median home value in ZIP 62223 is $159,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62223 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62223?
ZIP code 62223 has 288 business establishments employing approximately 5,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62223 are: Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (40), Construction (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62223 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 62223?
In ZIP code 62223, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 62223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62223 is 24.9 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 62223?
In ZIP code 62223, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62223 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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