ZIP Code 62226
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Belleville · St. Clair County · Illinois
- Population
- 29,744
- Median income
- $70,797
- Median home value
- $167,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.1%
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi
824/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
Chicago
ZIP code 62226 in Belleville, Illinois has a population of 29,744. The median household income is $70,797, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $167,000, 40% below the US average. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.1 square miles in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 29,744 residents, producing a population density of 824 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 62226 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62226 sits at $70,797 (12% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,385. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $167,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, 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 62226 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 62226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62226.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction 60
Construction
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 58
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 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 62226, 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
29,744
Population
36.1
Area (sq mi)
824
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62226?
43.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.9%
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?
$70,797
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$39,385
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
13,492
Total Housing Units
11,919
Occupied Units
1,573
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,008
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62226 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 125 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 138 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 158 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 167 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 175 |
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 650 business establishments in ZIP 62226, employing approximately 9,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,549,000.
650
Businesses
9,096
Employees
$534.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 24.8% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 60 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 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 62226 vs 62223 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62223 | Belleville, IL | 17,560 | 3.2 mi |
| 62208 | Fairview Heights, IL | 17,376 | 4.2 mi |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 20,504 | 4.3 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 6.7 mi |
| 62221 | Belleville, IL | 27,858 | 5.7 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 6.1 mi |
| 62269 | O Fallon, IL | 31,348 | 6.6 mi |
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 4,484 | 10.2 mi |
| 62225 | Scott Air Force Base, IL | 5,381 | 7.9 mi |
| 62234 | Collinsville, IL | 33,430 | 10.3 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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