62206 ZIP Code — East Saint Louis, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62206 is located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 14.54 square miles and serves a population of 13,477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62206

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 $51,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $33,067. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62206 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.

13,477

population

14.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62206 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62206

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Saint Louis	Acceptable
East Saint Louis	Acceptable
East Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62207 East Saint Louis (2 mi) 62205 East Saint Louis (3.3 mi) 63104 Saint Louis (3.6 mi) 62240 East Carondelet (3.8 mi) 63118 Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 62239 Dupo (3.8 mi) 63195 Saint Louis (4.2 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (4.2 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (4.2 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (4.2 mi) 63180 Saint Louis (4.2 mi) 63199 Saint Louis (4.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,477
Population density	927 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	14.54 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	38.5731
Longitude	-90.1637
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	70.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,477

Population

927

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$33,067

Median household income

$17,223

Per capita income

$51,700

Median home value

$1,037

Median monthly rent

48.4%

Home ownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

3,968

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

723

Under 5

844

563

5–9

657

668

10–14

779

434

15–19

507

306

20–24

356

845

25–34

985

629

35–44

734

614

45–54

716

315

55–59

368

367

60–64

428

527

65–74

615

123

75–84

144

106

85+

124

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,878	36.2%
18 and over	8,599	63.8%
65 and over	1,639	12.2%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65.4%

White 26.6%

Two or more races 5%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,868	65.4%
White	3,605	26.6%
Two or more races	671	5%
Asian	187	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	78	0.6%
Other race	67	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$33,067

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.8%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,700
Median rent / month	$1,037
Owner occupied	48.4%
Renter occupied	51.6%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	34.8%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.6%
Electricity	31.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,243	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	230	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	981	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,206	47.3%
Households with children under 18	1,843	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,304	28.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.9%	52.6%
Married	31.7%	23.4%
Separated	4.9%	4.1%
Widowed	6.2%	6.8%
Divorced	12.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	300	8.0%
Kindergarten	346	9.2%
Elementary school	2,074	55.2%
High school	670	17.8%
College / grad school	370	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Professional & management 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Other services 1.3%

Construction 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	7.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 40.6%

Under 18 years 60.1%

18 and over 29.9%

Married-couple families 27.4%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	624	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	66.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,910	88.4%
Spanish	89	0.7%
Other Indo-European	49	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	40	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,304	98.7%
Born in same state	13,243	98.3%
Born in different state	8,826	65.5%
Foreign born	61	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	173	1.3%
Not a US citizen	55	31.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	719	5.3%
Arab	598	4.4%
French	284	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	155	1.2%
Polish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62206

What city is ZIP code 62206 in?

ZIP code 62206 is primarily assigned to East Saint Louis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62206 in?

ZIP code 62206 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62206?

41% of residents in ZIP code 62206 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62206 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62206 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62206?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62206?

The median home value in ZIP code 62206 is $51,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62206 in?

ZIP code 62206 observes the CST timezone.