| ZIP Code | 62240 |
|---|---|
| City | East Carondelet |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 407 ft |
| Latitude | 38.501857 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.176557 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.1 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.32 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 15.6% ▼ 60% below avg |
| Unemployment | 17.1% ▲ 249% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 416 (41.9%) |
| Some College | 140 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 282 (28.4%) |
| Bachelors | 72 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83 (8.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,298 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,800 ▼ 70% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo |
| Total Units | 775 |
| Vacant Units | 174 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 775 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 174 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.32 |
ZIP code 62240 is located in East Carondelet, Illinois, within St. Clair County. With a population of 1,994, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.1 years. Economically, 62240 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,298 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62240 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $84,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 62240 is primarily White (96.24%). Residents are less-educated — 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 73% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62240 stands at 17.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 62240 in East Carondelet, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,994 residents, a median household income of $70,298, and a median home value of $84,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.