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Freeburg, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62243

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

5,910
43/sq mi
$103,342
Median income
$279,500
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freeburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62243 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 5,910 residents across 136.2 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62243 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,342 (29% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,679. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $279,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62243, plus 6 more within St. Clair County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 62243

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeburg, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62243.

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 62243, Freeburg, 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

5,910

Population

136.2

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62243?

44.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$103,342

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$46,679

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62243 ranks nationally

Freeburg, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,342 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,532

Total Housing Units

2,393

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$279,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1988

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62243 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 143
2021 +3.9% 148
2022 +13.5% 168
2023 +14.8% 193
2024 -0.4% 192

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 62243, employing approximately 1,492 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,416,000.

133

Businesses

1,492

Employees

$58.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 15.8%
Construction 19 14.3%
Retail trade 14 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 9.0%
Finance and insurance 11 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.0%
Manufacturing 5 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.0%
Information 3 2.3%

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 62243 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 62243 ranks #5 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 62243 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 62243 ranks #2 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
62221 Belleville, IL 27,858 6.6 mi
62264 New Athens, IL 3,338 7.2 mi
62285 Smithton, IL 4,484 6.7 mi
62220 Belleville, IL 20,504 6.4 mi
62258 Mascoutah, IL 9,199 7.0 mi
62225 Scott Air Force Base, IL 5,381 8.9 mi
62255 Lenzburg, IL 1,001 9.5 mi
62248 Hecker, IL 320 9.7 mi
62226 Belleville, IL 29,744 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

62269 standard
O Fallon, IL
Pop: 31,348
62226 standard
Belleville, IL
Pop: 29,744
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

Related Areas

St. Clair County Freeburg, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62243 in? ▼
ZIP code 62243 (Freeburg) 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 62243? ▼
ZIP code 62243 in Freeburg, IL has a population of 5,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62243? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62243 is $103,342, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62243? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62243 is $279,500, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62243? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62243 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62243? ▼
ZIP code 62243 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 1,492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62243? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62243 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (19), Retail trade (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62243? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62243 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 62243? ▼
In ZIP code 62243, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 62243? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62243 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62243? ▼
In ZIP code 62243, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62243? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62243 is 4.9% 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.