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Mascoutah, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62258

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

9,199
48/sq mi
$94,655
Median income
$232,500
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62258 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62258 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 9,199 residents across 190.5 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62258 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,655 (18% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,648. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $232,500 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,364 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 62258 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62258

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mascoutah, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62258.

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 62258, Mascoutah, 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

9,199

Population

190.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62258?

40.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$94,655

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$41,648

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62258 ranks nationally

Mascoutah, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,655 Top 23% higher than 77% 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

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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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,068

Total Housing Units

3,768

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$232,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

1984

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62258 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 154
2021 +10.1% 169
2022 +12.5% 191
2023 +3.3% 197
2024 +12.4% 221

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 62258, employing approximately 2,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,116,000.

173

Businesses

2,191

Employees

$106.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.6%
Construction 21 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 20 11.6%
Retail trade 18 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 18 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13 7.5%
Finance and insurance 12 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.8%
Wholesale trade 8 4.6%
Information 7 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.0%
Manufacturing 6 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.9%

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 62258 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 62258 ranks #3 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 62258 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 62258 ranks #6 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
62266 New Memphis, IL 254 5.4 mi
62265 New Baden, IL 4,353 6.1 mi
62289 Summerfield, IL 350 9.4 mi
62282 Saint Libory, IL 471 7.6 mi
62243 Freeburg, IL 5,910 7.0 mi
62225 Scott Air Force Base, IL 5,381 7.3 mi
62221 Belleville, IL 27,858 7.8 mi
62254 Lebanon, IL 6,089 10.4 mi
62264 New Athens, IL 3,338 12.4 mi
62269 O Fallon, IL 31,348 12.5 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 Mascoutah, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62258 in? ▼
ZIP code 62258 (Mascoutah) 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 62258? ▼
ZIP code 62258 in Mascoutah, IL has a population of 9,199 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62258? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62258 is $94,655, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62258? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62258 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62258? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62258 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62258? ▼
ZIP code 62258 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62258? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62258 are: Other services (except public administration) (27), Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62258? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62258 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 62258? ▼
In ZIP code 62258, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 62258? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62258 is 23.6 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 62258? ▼
In ZIP code 62258, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62258? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62258 is 8.9% 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.