62240 ZIP Code — East Carondelet, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62240 is located in East Carondelet, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 14.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62240

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $57,014. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,197

population

14.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Carondelet	Acceptable
East Carondelet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62239 Dupo (1.4 mi) 63111 Saint Louis (3 mi) 62206 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 63118 Saint Louis (4.6 mi) 63125 Saint Louis (5 mi) 63116 Saint Louis (5 mi) 63104 Saint Louis (5.5 mi) 62207 East Saint Louis (5.6 mi) 62236 Columbia (5.7 mi) 63109 Saint Louis (6.1 mi) 63123 Saint Louis (6.4 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,197
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	14.90 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	38.5288
Longitude	-90.2047
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,197

Population

147

People per sq mi

30.2

Median age

$57,014

Median household income

$21,812

Per capita income

$78,900

Median home value

$1,080

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

22.6%

Unemployment

552

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

191

132

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

225

25–34

177

103

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	882	40.1%
18 and over	1,315	59.9%
65 and over	228	10.4%
Median age	30.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 2.5%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,120	96.3%
Black or African American	56	2.5%
Two or more races	21	1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 30.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	30.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$57,014

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 49.8%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,900
Median rent / month	$1,080
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.7%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	94	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	56	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	169	26.4%
Households with children under 18	244	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	26.2%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	29.9%
Married	53.3%	48.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	10.6%
Divorced	11.9%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	286	35.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.1%
Elementary school	415	50.9%
High school	51	6.3%
College / grad school	63	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Retail trade 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Construction 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.1%
Government	1.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.1%
Carpool	0.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,763	80.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,197	100.0%
Born in same state	2,196	100.0%
Born in different state	1,736	79.0%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	410	18.7%
Arab	107	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	1.5%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62240

What city is ZIP code 62240 in?

ZIP code 62240 is primarily assigned to East Carondelet, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62240 in?

ZIP code 62240 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62240 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 62240 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62240?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62240 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62240?

The median home value in ZIP code 62240 is $78,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62240 in?

ZIP code 62240 observes the CST timezone.