Collinsville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62234
Madison County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,430
- 352/sq mi High-density area
- $69,607
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collinsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 352
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62234 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 62234 (Collinsville, IL) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.7 in 2023 to 197.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, with 33,430 residents across 95.1 square miles, a density of 352 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62234 reports a modest median household income of $69,607 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,438. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,000 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,068; 69.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 62234 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 62234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collinsville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62234.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 62234, Collinsville, 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
33,430
Population
95.1
Area (sq mi)
352
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62234?
39.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$69,607
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$39,438
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62234 ranks nationally
Collinsville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,607 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US 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
14,700housing units
14,700
Total Housing Units
13,843
Occupied Units
857
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,068
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62234 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 140 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 149 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 167 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 185 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 198 |
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 672 business establishments in ZIP 62234, employing approximately 10,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,494,000.
672
Businesses
10,602
Employees
$551.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 78 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Information | 15 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
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 62234 vs 62062 →
ZIP 62234 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
43,735 residents
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
33,430 residents
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
31,348 residents
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
29,744 residents
- 62208 17,376
Fairview Heights (62208)
17,376 residents
- 62294 14,367
Troy (62294)
14,367 residents
- 62034 13,819
Glen Carbon (62034)
13,819 residents
- 62203 8,209
East Saint Louis (62203)
8,209 residents
- 62204 7,960
East Saint Louis (62204)
7,960 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62234 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62234 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62294
Troy (62294)
$120,466 median income
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
$103,818 median income
- 62034
Glen Carbon (62034)
$101,260 median income
- 62062
Maryville (62062)
$98,672 median income
- 62208
Fairview Heights (62208)
$80,205 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62234
Collinsville (62234)
$69,607 median income
- 62232
Caseyville (62232)
$64,269 median income
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
$60,031 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62234 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62062 | Maryville, IL | 7,658 | 3.2 mi |
| 62232 | Caseyville, IL | 7,260 | 3.7 mi |
| 62034 | Glen Carbon, IL | 13,819 | 5.1 mi |
| 62208 | Fairview Heights, IL | 17,376 | 6.1 mi |
| 62294 | Troy, IL | 14,367 | 6.1 mi |
| 62269 | O Fallon, IL | 31,348 | 6.6 mi |
| 62204 | East Saint Louis, IL | 7,960 | 6.8 mi |
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 29,744 | 10.3 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 7.6 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62234, 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 (33,430 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 62234 in?
ZIP code 62234 (Collinsville) is located in Madison County, Illinois. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62234?
ZIP code 62234 in Collinsville, IL has a population of 33,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62234?
The median household income in ZIP 62234 is $69,607, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62234?
The median home value in ZIP 62234 is $170,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62234 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62234?
ZIP code 62234 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 10,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62234 are: Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Construction (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62234?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62234 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 62234?
In ZIP code 62234, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 62234?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62234 is 25.2 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 62234?
In ZIP code 62234, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62234 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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