| ZIP Code | 62226 |
|---|---|
| City | Belleville |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 500 ft |
| Latitude | 38.536763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.000344 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 261 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,060 (25.8%) |
| Some College | 2,086 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 3,661 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,939 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,633 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,018 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,500 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $946/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,285 |
| Vacant Units | 1,542 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,285 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,542 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 62226 is located in Belleville, Illinois, within St. Clair County. With a population of 28,543, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 62226 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,018 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62226 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $946 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 62226 is majority White (64.40%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62226 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 62226 in Belleville, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,543 residents, a median household income of $66,018, and a median home value of $162,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.