| ZIP Code | 62225 |
|---|---|
| City | Scott Air Force Base |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 437 ft |
| Latitude | 38.542974 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.852127 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 25.3 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.28 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.1% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 86% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 370 (13.5%) |
| Some College | 275 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 479 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 474 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,089 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,988 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,669/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,615 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,615 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 98.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
ZIP code 62225 is located in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, within St. Clair County. With a population of 5,606, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 25.3 years. Economically, 62225 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,988 is above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,669 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 98.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 62225 is majority White (59.60%). Residents are well-educated — 57.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62225 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62225 in Scott Air Force Base, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a young community.