Marissa, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62257
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,214
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $138,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marissa pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62257 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62257 covers 191.3 square miles in Marissa, St. Clair County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,214 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62257 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,823. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,100 (28% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62257 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 62257
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marissa, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62257.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 62257, Marissa, 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
3,214
Population
191.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62257?
39.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$78,750
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,823
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62257 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Marissa, 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)
$78,750 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,334 Illinois 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
1,129housing units
1,129
Total Housing Units
878
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,100
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1966
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2022)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62257 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.5% | 159 |
| 2019 | -18.0% | 130 |
| 2020 | +20.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 169 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 179 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 62257, employing approximately 913 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,188,000.
55
Businesses
913
Employees
$82.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.5% |
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 62257 vs 62255 →
ZIP 62257 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62257
Marissa (62257)
3,214 residents
- 62214 1,229
Addieville (62214)
1,229 residents
- 62255 1,001
Lenzburg (62255)
1,001 residents
- 62292 947
Tilden (62292)
947 residents
- 62217 807
Baldwin (62217)
807 residents
- 62282 471
Saint Libory (62282)
471 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62257 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62257 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62282
Saint Libory (62282)
$117,143 median income
- 62214
Addieville (62214)
$104,063 median income
- 62217
Baldwin (62217)
$84,615 median income
- 62255
Lenzburg (62255)
$80,506 median income
- 62257
Marissa (62257)
$78,750 median income
- 62292
Tilden (62292)
$47,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62257 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62257, 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 (3,214 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 62257 in?
ZIP code 62257 (Marissa) 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 62257?
ZIP code 62257 in Marissa, IL has a population of 3,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62257?
The median household income in ZIP 62257 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62257?
The median home value in ZIP 62257 is $138,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62257?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62257 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62257?
ZIP code 62257 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62257?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62257 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62257?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62257 increased by 6.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 62257?
In ZIP code 62257, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 62257?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62257 is 28.5 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 62257?
In ZIP code 62257, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62257?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62257 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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