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 High-density area
- $70,797
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62226 (Belleville, IL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.1 in 2023 to 175.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,385. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,000 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,008; 67.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62226 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 62226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,385
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62226 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)
$70,797 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
13,492housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 62226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
33,430 residents
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
31,348 residents
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
29,744 residents
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
27,858 residents
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
20,504 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 residents
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
17,376 residents
- 62203 8,209
East Saint Louis (62203)
8,209 residents
- 62232 7,260
Caseyville (62232)
7,260 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62226 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62285
Smithton (62285)
$136,345 median income
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
$103,818 median income
- 62225
Scott Air Force Base (62225)
$103,284 median income
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
$82,271 median income
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
$80,205 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
$69,607 median income
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
$65,952 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62226, 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 (29,744 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 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.
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