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 Moderate-density area
- $96,492
- Median income Above-median income area
- $218,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,663. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,000 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,063; 71.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62254 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 62254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62254.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62254?
34.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.4%
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?
$96,492
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$45,663
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62254 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lebanon, 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)
$96,492 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,578housing units
2,578
Total Housing Units
2,378
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62254 vs 62289 →
ZIP 62254 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
31,348 residents
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
27,858 residents
- 62294
Troy (62294)
14,367 residents
- 62258 9,199
Mascoutah (62258)
9,199 residents
- 62062 7,658
Maryville (62062)
7,658 residents
- 62254 6,089
Lebanon (62254)
6,089 residents
- 62225 5,381
Scott Air Force Base (62225)
5,381 residents
- 62293 4,748
Trenton (62293)
4,748 residents
- 62281 2,155
Saint Jacob (62281)
2,155 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62254 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62254 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62281
Saint Jacob (62281)
$132,000 median income
- 62294
Troy (62294)
$120,466 median income
- 62269
O Fallon (62269)
$103,818 median income
- 62225
Scott Air Force Base (62225)
$103,284 median income
- 62062
Maryville (62062)
$98,672 median income
- 62293
Trenton (62293)
$98,155 median income
- 62254
Lebanon (62254)
$96,492 median income
- 62258
Mascoutah (62258)
$94,655 median income
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
$82,271 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62254, 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 (6,089 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 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.
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