62226 ZIP Code
Belleville, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62226 |
| City/Town: | Belleville |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,333 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,054 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,895 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,900 |
| Land Area: | 13.9 sq miles
35.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5368, -90.0003 |
Population Information (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,333 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,487 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,846 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,427 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,567 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,930 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,462 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,227 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,494 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,227 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,311 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,136 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,552 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,072 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,200 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 728 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $955 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,525 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,878 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,647 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,813 | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,065 | 34.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,720 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 413 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 748 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,360 | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,293 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,238 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,927 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,741 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,054 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,061 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,630 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,895 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,918 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,953 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 827 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,375 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,379 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,162 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 412 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,807 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,611 | 25.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 654 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 498 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,682 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 881 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 856 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 651 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 110 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 541 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 387 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 869 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,069 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,822 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,829 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,959 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,353 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,043 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,006 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,456 | 83.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 916 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 218 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 13 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,112 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 630 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,420 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,762 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,205 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 206 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 857 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,421 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,897 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,623 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 647 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 943 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,002 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,388 | 69.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,053 | 34.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,830 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,289 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,766 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,352 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 531 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,329 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,961 | 66.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 399 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 745 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 561 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,049 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 631 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 316 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 863 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 543 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,611 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,953 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,560 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,347 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,877 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,838 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,133 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,649 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 220 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,598 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,079 | 30.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,891 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,127 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 610 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,354 | 61.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,297 | 36.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 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: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 655 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,897 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,973 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,353 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 489 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,839 | 23.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,607 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,147 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,607 | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 821 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 289 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,570 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $618 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $955 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,878 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,960 | 41.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,592 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,404 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,845 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,049 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,584 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,068 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,890 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,624 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,057 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,178 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,290 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 335 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,045 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,153 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,542 | 34.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,401 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,142 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,832 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,572 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 376 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,695 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,501 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,228 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,864 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,902 | 66.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 947 | 33.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 619 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,106 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 386 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,227 | 317.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,227 | 317.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,227 | 317.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 219 | 56.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 16.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 239 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 177 | 45.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,906 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,712 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,194 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 308 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 177 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 591 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,878 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,073 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Belleville, IL62226