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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
$78,750
Median income
$138,100
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.3 square miles in Marissa, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,214 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62257 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62257 sits at $78,750 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,823. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $138,100 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62257 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62257 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62257

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62257.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62257?

39.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$36,823

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62257 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,129

Total Housing Units

878

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$138,100

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62257 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 62257 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62257 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 62257 ranks #5 of 6 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
62255 Lenzburg, IL 1,001 3.3 mi
62282 Saint Libory, IL 471 5.6 mi
62292 Tilden, IL 947 5.7 mi
62214 Addieville, IL 1,229 9.2 mi
62217 Baldwin, IL 807 9.8 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

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St. Clair County Marissa, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Marissa, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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