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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
$73,700
Median income
$159,400
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,798. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $159,400 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,054 monthly, and 76.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62223, plus 6 more within St. Clair County, give a clearer read than the 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 62223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62223.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62223?

43.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 25.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$39,798

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62223 ranks nationally

Belleville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,700 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,757

Total Housing Units

7,096

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$159,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62223 ranks #3 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 62223 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 62223 ranks #3 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 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

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
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 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.

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