62203 ZIP Code — East Saint Louis, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62203 is located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 5.65 square miles and serves a population of 6,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62203

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $45,221. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62203 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,076

population

5.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Saint Louis	Acceptable
East Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62205 East Saint Louis (2.3 mi) 62204 East Saint Louis (2.8 mi) 62207 East Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 62201 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 62208 Fairview Heights (3.8 mi) 62232 Caseyville (4.1 mi) 62223 Belleville (4.4 mi) 62206 East Saint Louis (5 mi) 62060 Madison (6.8 mi) 63102 Saint Louis (6.8 mi) 62226 Belleville (6.8 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,076
Population density	1,075 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	5.65 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.5943
Longitude	-90.0757
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	62.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,076

Population

1,075

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$45,221

Median household income

$23,605

Per capita income

$63,600

Median home value

$958

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

2,399

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

108

257

15–19

279

114

20–24

123

522

25–34

566

308

35–44

333

384

45–54

415

149

55–59

162

275

60–64

298

458

65–74

496

208

75–84

225

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	644	10.6%
18 and over	5,432	89.4%
65 and over	1,449	23.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.6%

White 4.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,628	92.6%
White	282	4.6%
Two or more races	110	1.8%
Asian	43	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$45,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 48.8%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,600
Median rent / month	$958
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	43.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	40.0%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	542	25.8%
Cohabiting couple	156	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	312	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,091	51.9%
Households with children under 18	331	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,042	49.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.3%	44.4%
Married	22.9%	21.5%
Separated	4.4%	1.0%
Widowed	3.2%	15.4%
Divorced	9.3%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.5%
Kindergarten	8	1.1%
Elementary school	269	37.1%
High school	364	50.1%
College / grad school	67	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 19.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Public administration 13.0%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	36.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.2%
Production & transportation	29.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	16.8%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.0%
High blood pressure	48.8%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.3%
Depression	13.7%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.6%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,926	97.5%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,032	99.3%
Born in same state	6,020	99.1%
Born in different state	3,534	58.2%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	44	0.7%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62203

What city is ZIP code 62203 in?

ZIP code 62203 is primarily assigned to East Saint Louis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62203 in?

ZIP code 62203 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62203 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 62203 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62203?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62203?

Health data for ZIP code 62203 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62203?

The median home value in ZIP code 62203 is $63,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62203 in?

ZIP code 62203 observes the CST timezone.