Millstadt, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62260
St. Clair County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,290
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,039
- Median income Above-median income area
- $252,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millstadt pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62260 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62260 (Millstadt, IL) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.7 in 2023 to 208.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, home to 7,290 residents across 122.9 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,039 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,317. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $252,500 (32% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,041.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62260 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 62260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millstadt, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62260.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 62260, Millstadt, 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
7,290
Population
122.9
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62260?
46.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.7%
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?
$91,039
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$49,317
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62260 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Millstadt, 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)
$91,039 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
2,895housing units
2,895
Total Housing Units
2,781
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,500
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,041
Median Rent
1977
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 (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62260 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 160 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 197 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 209 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 62260, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,955,000.
149
Businesses
1,296
Employees
$67.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 21.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.7% |
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 62260 vs 62223 →
ZIP 62260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
20,504 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 residents
- 62206
East Saint Louis (62206)
16,509 residents
- 62236
Columbia (62236)
12,562 residents
- 62205
East Saint Louis (62205)
9,329 residents
- 62207
East Saint Louis (62207)
8,750 residents
- 62203
East Saint Louis (62203)
8,209 residents
- 62260 7,290
Millstadt (62260)
7,290 residents
- 62239 4,954
Dupo (62239)
4,954 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62260 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62285
Smithton (62285)
$136,345 median income
- 62236
Columbia (62236)
$108,981 median income
- 62240
East Carondelet (62240)
$96,063 median income
- 62260
Millstadt (62260)
$91,039 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
$65,952 median income
- 62239
Dupo (62239)
$61,191 median income
- 62205 $45,672
East Saint Louis (62205)
$45,672 median income
- 62203 $42,111
East Saint Louis (62203)
$42,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62260 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62223 | Belleville, IL | 17,560 | 5.7 mi |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 20,504 | 6.3 mi |
| 62236 | Columbia, IL | 12,562 | 6.5 mi |
| 62207 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,750 | 8.6 mi |
| 62239 | Dupo, IL | 4,954 | 6.5 mi |
| 62203 | East Saint Louis, IL | 8,209 | 9.8 mi |
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 4,484 | 7.1 mi |
| 62240 | East Carondelet, IL | 1,966 | 7.1 mi |
| 62205 | East Saint Louis, IL | 9,329 | 10.4 mi |
| 62206 | East Saint Louis, IL | 16,509 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62260, 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 (7,290 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 62260 in?
ZIP code 62260 (Millstadt) 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 62260?
ZIP code 62260 in Millstadt, IL has a population of 7,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62260?
The median household income in ZIP 62260 is $91,039, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62260?
The median home value in ZIP 62260 is $252,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62260 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62260?
ZIP code 62260 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62260 are: Construction (32), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62260 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 62260?
In ZIP code 62260, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 62260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62260 is 22.3 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 62260?
In ZIP code 62260, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62260 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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