ZIP Code 62223
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Belleville · St. Clair County · Illinois
- Population
- 17,560
- Median income
- $73,700
- Median home value
- $159,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 65.6 sq mi
268/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
Chicago
ZIP code 62223 in Belleville, Illinois has a population of 17,560. The median household income is $73,700, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $159,400, 43% below the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.6 square miles in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 17,560 residents, producing a population density of 268 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 62223 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62223 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $159,400 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,054 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62223 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 62223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,798
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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