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 Moderate-density area
- $136,345
- Median income Above-median income area
- $274,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62285 (Smithton, IL) rose +16.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.6 in 2023 to 197.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62285 covers 42.4 square miles in Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,484 residents on file, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62285 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,345 (70% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,064. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,400 (43% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 94.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $865.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 62285 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 62285
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smithton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62285.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 62285, Smithton, 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
4,484
Population
42.4
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62285?
48.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$136,345
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$55,064
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62285 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Smithton, 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)
$136,345 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
1,703housing units
1,703
Total Housing Units
1,669
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,400
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62285 vs 62248 →
ZIP 62285 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
29,744 residents
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
27,858 residents
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
20,504 residents
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
17,560 residents
- 62298
Waterloo (62298)
16,609 residents
- 62260 7,290
Millstadt (62260)
7,290 residents
- 62243 5,910
Freeburg (62243)
5,910 residents
- 62285 4,484
Smithton (62285)
4,484 residents
- 62264 3,338
New Athens (62264)
3,338 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62285 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62285 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
- 62243
Freeburg (62243)
$103,342 median income
- 62298
Waterloo (62298)
$101,155 median income
- 62260
Millstadt (62260)
$91,039 median income
- 62221
Belleville (62221)
$82,271 median income
- 62248
Hecker (62248)
$79,583 median income
- 62223
Belleville (62223)
$73,700 median income
- 62226
Belleville (62226)
$70,797 median income
- 62220
Belleville (62220)
$65,952 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62285, 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 (4,484 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 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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