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Smithton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62285

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

4,484
106/sq mi
$136,345
Median income
$274,400
Median home value
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Smithton pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
106
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.4 square miles in Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,484 residents, producing a population density of 106 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 62285 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62285 sits at $136,345 (70% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,064. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $274,400 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 62285 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 62285

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62285.

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 62285, Smithton, 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

4,484

Population

42.4

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62285?

48.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$136,345

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$55,064

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62285 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,345 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,703

Total Housing Units

1,669

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$274,400

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1998

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

+16.9%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62285 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 128
2021 +7.7% 138
2022 +11.2% 153
2023 +9.9% 169
2024 +16.9% 197

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 62285, employing approximately 333 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,088,000.

62

Businesses

333

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 10 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.3%
Construction 5 8.1%
Retail trade 5 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.8%

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 62285 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 62285 ranks #8 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 62285 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 62285 ranks the highest 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
62248 Hecker, IL 320 5.8 mi
62220 Belleville, IL 20,504 6.0 mi
62243 Freeburg, IL 5,910 6.7 mi
62226 Belleville, IL 29,744 10.2 mi
62260 Millstadt, IL 7,290 7.1 mi
62264 New Athens, IL 3,338 7.4 mi
62223 Belleville, IL 17,560 10.6 mi
62298 Waterloo, IL 16,609 9.5 mi
62221 Belleville, IL 27,858 10.5 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 Smithton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62285 in? ▼
ZIP code 62285 (Smithton) 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 62285? ▼
ZIP code 62285 in Smithton, IL has a population of 4,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62285? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62285 is $136,345, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62285? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62285 is $274,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62285? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62285 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62285? ▼
ZIP code 62285 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 333 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62285? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62285 are: Finance and insurance (10), Health care and social assistance (10), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62285? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62285 increased by 16.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 62285? ▼
In ZIP code 62285, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62285? ▼
In ZIP code 62285, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62285? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62285 is 3.8% 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 Smithton, 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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