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Lebanon, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62254

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

6,089
62/sq mi
$96,492
Median income
$218,000
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62254 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 6,089 residents across 98.1 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62254 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,492 (21% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,663. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $218,000 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,063 monthly, and 71.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62254 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62254.

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 62254, Lebanon, 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

6,089

Population

98.1

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62254?

34.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 11.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$96,492

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$45,663

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62254 ranks nationally

Lebanon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,492 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,578

Total Housing Units

2,378

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$218,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,063

Median Rent

1989

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62254 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.4% 133
2021 +8.8% 144
2022 +11.1% 160
2023 +15.4% 185
2024 +0.8% 186

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 122 business establishments in ZIP 62254, employing approximately 1,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,935,000.

122

Businesses

1,965

Employees

$87.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 13.9%
Retail trade 16 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.7%
Finance and insurance 7 5.7%
Manufacturing 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%

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 62254 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 62254 ranks #6 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 62254 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 62254 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
62289 Summerfield, IL 350 3.8 mi
62225 Scott Air Force Base, IL 5,381 4.7 mi
62269 O Fallon, IL 31,348 5.1 mi
62293 Trenton, IL 4,748 6.7 mi
62281 Saint Jacob, IL 2,155 7.0 mi
62294 Troy, IL 14,367 7.1 mi
62221 Belleville, IL 27,858 7.7 mi
62258 Mascoutah, IL 9,199 10.4 mi
62062 Maryville, IL 7,658 11.2 mi
62266 New Memphis, IL 254 11.4 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 Lebanon, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62254 in? ▼
ZIP code 62254 (Lebanon) 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 62254? ▼
ZIP code 62254 in Lebanon, IL has a population of 6,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62254 is $96,492, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62254 is $218,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62254 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62254? ▼
ZIP code 62254 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62254 are: Construction (27), Health care and social assistance (17), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62254 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 62254? ▼
In ZIP code 62254, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 62254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62254 is 24.8 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 62254? ▼
In ZIP code 62254, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62254 is 11.6% 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.