62206 ZIP Code
East Saint Louis, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62206 |
| City/Town: | East Saint Louis |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,477 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,067 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,152 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,371 |
| Median Home Value: | $51,700 |
| Land Area: | 14.5 sq miles
37.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5679, -90.1693 |
Population Information (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,477 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,221 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,256 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,567 | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,220 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,447 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 941 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 662 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,830 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,363 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,330 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 683 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 795 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,142 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 267 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 230 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $51,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,037 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,371 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,660 | 73.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,711 | 26.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,257 | 48.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,403 | 51.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,640 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,035 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,078 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,781 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 688 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 539 | 7.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 307 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,067 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,845 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $32,722 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,152 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,320 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,775 | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 545 | 10.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,636 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,202 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 542 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 31 | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,605 | 26.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,868 | 65.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 187 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 67 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 671 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 78 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 191 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 151 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 283 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 501 | 10.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 862 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 834 | 17.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 614 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 664 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 349 | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 477 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 15 | 0.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,105 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 622 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 319 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 217 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 190 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 53 | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 484 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 432 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 662 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 260 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 507 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,406 | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 776 | 16.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 60 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 23 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 40.6% | 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 (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,616 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,341 | 39.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,858 | 65.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 638 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,727 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,555 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,022 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 511 | 11.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,922 | 41.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,239 | 82.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 166 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 291 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 86 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 218 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 141 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 211 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 248 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 161 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 287 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 832 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 703 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,025 | 16.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,217 | 34.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 570 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 288 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 370 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,783 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,218 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 804 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 185 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,148 | 67.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 48 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,452 | 31.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 755 | 16.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,922 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,321 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 662 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,079 | 47.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 861 | 38.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 218 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 57 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 31 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 11 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $959 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,037 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.20 | 2.38 |
Households (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,660 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,243 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 486 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 981 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,206 | 47.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,843 | 39.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,304 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,030 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,811 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,279 | 31.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 251 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 491 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,743 | 68.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,760 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 300 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 346 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,074 | 55.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 670 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 370 | 9.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,599 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 624 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,254 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,758 | 20.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 202 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,722 | 62.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 834 | 30.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,118 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,993 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,282 | 64.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 349 | 17.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 312 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 362 | 18.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,304 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 173 | 283.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 173 | 283.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 173 | 283.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | 50.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,910 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,500 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 410 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 294 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,660 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,212 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
East Saint Louis, IL62206