62208 ZIP Code
Fairview Heights, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62208 |
| City/Town: | Fairview Heights |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,690 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,538 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,672 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,080 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,300 |
| Land Area: | 13.4 sq miles
34.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5953, -90.0047 |
Population Information (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,690 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,500 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,190 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 845 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 905 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,259 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,176 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,141 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,988 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,353 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,132 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,134 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,144 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,525 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 698 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,142 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,080 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,157 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 923 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,439 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,718 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,364 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 232 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 567 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,891 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,748 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,386 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,013 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,527 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,538 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,597 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,672 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,080 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,280 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 517 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,450 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,251 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,630 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 378 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,242 | 55.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,190 | 31.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 167 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 131 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,960 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 359 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 570 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 88 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 128 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 354 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 351 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 365 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 416 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 880 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,291 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,527 | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,222 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 515 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 358 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,799 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 740 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 127 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 21 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 141 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 540 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 486 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 622 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 54 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,058 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 566 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 490 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 923 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,812 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 980 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 349 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 691 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,721 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,522 | 69.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,493 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 676 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,555 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,764 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,959 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 195 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 866 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,718 | 70.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 197 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 300 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 255 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 596 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 462 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 377 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 175 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 174 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,520 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 675 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 995 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,585 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,016 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,354 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 431 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 330 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 105 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 748 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,357 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,293 | 40.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,390 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,078 | 57.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 84 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,995 | 41.8% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 297 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,736 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,582 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,542 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 216 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 603 | 13.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,200 | 27.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,181 | 26.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 979 | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 251 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,395 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,142 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,157 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,863 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 816 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,757 | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,867 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,842 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,967 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,842 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,716 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,991 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 113 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 635 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,486 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,189 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 125 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,851 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 982 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,052 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,619 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,934 | 15.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,397 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,409 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,335 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 892 | 37.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,074 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,510 | 15.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,253 | 49.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,230 | 49.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 781 | 31.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,340 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 543 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 350 | 64.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 350 | 64.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 350 | 64.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 4.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 139 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,845 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,420 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 425 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 215 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 75 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 25 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,157 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,726 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Fairview Heights, IL62208