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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
$69,607
Median income
$170,000
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,438. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $170,000 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,068 a month; 69.9% of 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. To put 62234 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Madison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62234?

39.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 12.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

$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

$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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,700

Total Housing Units

13,843

Occupied Units

857

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$170,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62234 ranks #2 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 62234 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 62234 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

62040 standard
Granite City, IL
Pop: 43,735
62025 standard
Edwardsville, IL
Pop: 33,748
62002 standard
Alton, IL
Pop: 32,704
62035 standard
Godfrey, IL
Pop: 16,494
62249 standard
Highland, IL
Pop: 15,971
62294 standard
Troy, IL
Pop: 14,367

Related Areas

Madison County Collinsville, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.