62201 ZIP Code
East Saint Louis, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62201 |
| City/Town: | East Saint Louis |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,166 |
| Median Household Income: | $16,916 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,609 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,827 |
| Median Home Value: | $66,500 |
| Land Area: | 12.0 sq miles
31.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6351, -90.1407 |
Population Information (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,166 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,025 | 39.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,141 | 60.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 300 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 175 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 246 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 421 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 536 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 578 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 801 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 705 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 168 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 496 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 410 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 219 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 111 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $66,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $397 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,827 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,284 | 80.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 543 | 19.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 753 | 33.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,531 | 67.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,488 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 721 | 20.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 578 | 16.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,020 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 556 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 296 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 178 | 5.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 139 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $16,916 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $32,881 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $26,465 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,609 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,299 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,222 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 77 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,022 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,970 | 88.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 138 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 114 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 930 | 18.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,914 | 56.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 269 | 5.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 31 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 755 | 14.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 267 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 907 | 17.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,389 | 26.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,345 | 26.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 443 | 19.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 489 | 21.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 384 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 254 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 220 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 193 | 8.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 131 | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 28 | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,275 | 57.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 620 | 27.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 147 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 78 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 81 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 139 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 46 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 295 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 211 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 30 | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 378 | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 288 | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 591 | 26.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 141 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 22 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 46.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,691 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,615 | 31.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,615 | 70.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 475 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,448 | 63.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 625 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 552 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 309 | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 173 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,193 | 52.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,443 | 51.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 33 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 48 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 306 | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 657 | 23.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 44 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 194 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 102 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 72 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 277 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 255 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 26 | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 293 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 503 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 465 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 351 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 585 | 20.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 200 | 7.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 664 | 23.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 988 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 625 | 22.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 276 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 74 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,632 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 58 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 551 | 24.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 421 | 18.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,228 | 53.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 383 | 16.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 252 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 274 | 36.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 363 | 48.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 12.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2 | 0.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $950 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $457 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $397 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 385 | 16.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 195 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 460 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,222 | 53.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 718 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 592 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,637 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 714 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 479 | 29.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 26 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 313 | 19.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,568 | 95.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 943 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 46 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 319 | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 403 | 42.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 159 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,248 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 266 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,166 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,470 | 28.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 90 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,019 | 69.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 361 | 24.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,501 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 627 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 177 | 28.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 443 | 70.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 417 | 66.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,661 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 129 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 505 | 391.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 505 | 391.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 505 | 391.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 8 | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 486 | 376.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,866 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,730 | 76.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,136 | 23.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,128 | 23.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,847 | 80.9% | 89.4% |
East Saint Louis, IL62201