PlainZIP

Belleville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62226

St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,744
824/sq mi
$70,797
Median income
$167,000
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belleville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
824
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62226 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, with 29,744 residents across 36.1 square miles, a density of 824 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62226 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,797 (12% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,385. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $167,000 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,008 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Clair County, letting you compare 62226 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62226.

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 62226, 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

29,744

Population

36.1

Area (sq mi)

824

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62226?

43.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 24.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

How ZIP 62226 ranks nationally

Belleville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,797 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$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

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ZIP 62226 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 62226 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 62226 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 62226 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

62269 standard
O Fallon, IL
Pop: 31,348
62221 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 27,858
62220 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 20,504
62223 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 17,560
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 62226 in? ▼
ZIP code 62226 (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 62226? ▼
ZIP code 62226 in Belleville, IL has a population of 29,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62226 is $70,797, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62226 is $167,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62226 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62226? ▼
ZIP code 62226 has 650 business establishments employing approximately 9,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62226 are: Health care and social assistance (161), Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62226? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62226 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 62226? ▼
In ZIP code 62226, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 62226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62226 is 24.4 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 62226? ▼
In ZIP code 62226, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62226 is 14.1% 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.