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Trenton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62293

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

4,748
31/sq mi
$98,155
Median income
$250,600
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62293 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62293 covers 154.2 square miles in Trenton, St. Clair County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,748 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62293 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,155 (23% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,965. Poverty here runs at 7.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $250,600 (31% above the state average), median rent at $857 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62293, plus 6 more within St. Clair County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 62293

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62293.

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 62293, Trenton, 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

4,748

Population

154.2

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62293?

39.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$98,155

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$50,965

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62293 ranks nationally

Trenton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,155 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,901

Total Housing Units

1,817

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$250,600

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62293 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 149
2021 +3.3% 153
2022 +5.2% 161
2023 +20.9% 195
2024 +12.2% 219

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 99 business establishments in ZIP 62293, employing approximately 1,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,215,000.

99

Businesses

1,086

Employees

$48.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 17.2%
Retail trade 16 16.2%
Construction 14 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.1%
Finance and insurance 7 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.0%

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 62293 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 62293 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 62293 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 62293 ranks #4 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
62289 Summerfield, IL 350 3.3 mi
62216 Aviston, IL 2,526 5.1 mi
62254 Lebanon, IL 6,089 6.7 mi
62265 New Baden, IL 4,353 8.3 mi
62266 New Memphis, IL 254 9.2 mi
62249 Highland, IL 15,971 9.6 mi
62281 Saint Jacob, IL 2,155 7.5 mi
62215 Albers, IL 1,872 9.0 mi
62245 Germantown, IL 1,794 8.5 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 Trenton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62293 in? ▼
ZIP code 62293 (Trenton) 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 62293? ▼
ZIP code 62293 in Trenton, IL has a population of 4,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62293? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62293 is $98,155, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62293? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62293 is $250,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62293? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62293 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62293? ▼
ZIP code 62293 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 1,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62293? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62293 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (16), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62293? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62293 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 62293? ▼
In ZIP code 62293, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 62293? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62293 is 25.3 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 62293? ▼
In ZIP code 62293, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62293? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62293 is 7.5% 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.