62221 ZIP Code
Belleville, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62221 |
| City/Town: | Belleville |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,454 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,112 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,909 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,764 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,200 |
| Land Area: | 35.0 sq miles
90.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5092, -89.9022 |
Population Information (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,454 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,349 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,105 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,351 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,693 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,123 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,567 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,017 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,667 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,626 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,636 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,405 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,850 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,806 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,234 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 479 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,054 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,764 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,808 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 956 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,255 | 69.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,553 | 30.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,703 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 303 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 492 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,135 | 21.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,347 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,322 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,135 | 21.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,969 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,112 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,551 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,799 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,909 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,127 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,191 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 465 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,623 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,071 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,379 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 729 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,882 | 60.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,012 | 27.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 110 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 517 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 745 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,188 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,275 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,394 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 483 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 577 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 254 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 677 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 183 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 735 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 674 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,288 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,341 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,342 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,342 | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,446 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 780 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,887 | 78.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,207 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 366 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 373 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,520 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 220 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 795 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,091 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 323 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,694 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,048 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,039 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,859 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,067 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,515 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 399 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 998 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,595 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,582 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,887 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,388 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,340 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,451 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,464 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 674 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 286 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,347 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,029 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 761 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 530 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 487 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,198 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 353 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 133 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 273 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 933 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,404 | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,896 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,241 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,857 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,145 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,150 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 405 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 580 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,340 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,739 | 21.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,999 | 39.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,007 | 23.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 593 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,686 | 56.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 380 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,662 | 39.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 503 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,368 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,992 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,945 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 516 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 896 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,154 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,706 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,485 | 30.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,251 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 188 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,629 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $659 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,054 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,808 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,409 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,830 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,218 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,470 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,600 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,177 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,649 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,224 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,689 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 462 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,063 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,411 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,474 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 640 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 325 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,027 | 35.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,164 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,318 | 27.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,199 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,306 | 14.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,983 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,356 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 421 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,206 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,729 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,279 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,999 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,901 | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,029 | 34.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 783 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,433 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 652 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,021 | 156.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,021 | 156.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,021 | 156.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 146 | 22.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 94 | 14.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 314 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 2.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,103 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,246 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,857 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 683 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 677 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 285 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 212 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,808 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,185 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Belleville, IL62221