62207 ZIP Code — East Saint Louis, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62207 is located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 6.20 square miles and serves a population of 6,637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62207

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,200. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $26,155. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (55%), diabetes (22%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62207 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.

6,637

population

6.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62207. 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

62205 East Saint Louis (1.6 mi) 62206 East Saint Louis (2 mi) 62203 East Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 62201 East Saint Louis (3.3 mi) 62204 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63180 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63195 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,637
Population density	1,070 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	6.20 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.5835
Longitude	-90.1284
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	81.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,637

Population

1,070

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$26,155

Median household income

$17,908

Per capita income

$55,200

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

39.2%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,705

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

338

Under 5

521

229

5–9

352

172

10–14

264

114

15–19

176

147

20–24

226

305

25–34

470

269

35–44

415

243

45–54

374

178

55–59

273

178

60–64

274

207

65–74

318

205

75–84

315

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,008	30.3%
18 and over	4,629	69.7%
65 and over	1,119	16.9%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2%

White 1.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	6,258	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	144	2.1%
Other race	138	2%
White	125	1.8%
Two or more races	52	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.5%
Asian	19	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 14.3%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.3%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$26,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.7%

$50k–$100k 47.8%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,200
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	39.2%
Renter occupied	60.8%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	11.6%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	18.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.5%
1 vehicle	50.4%
2 vehicles	12.1%
3 or more	8.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.2%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	7.2%
Cohabiting couple	48	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	633	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,868	68.0%
Households with children under 18	796	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,064	38.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	60.4%
Married	20.3%	10.8%
Separated	4.9%	1.5%
Widowed	6.9%	12.7%
Divorced	16.6%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	12.9%
Kindergarten	85	4.9%
Elementary school	835	48.0%
High school	237	13.6%
College / grad school	357	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Professional & management 9.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Other services 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	7.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 63.1%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	54.7%
High blood pressure	54.2%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	22.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	7.7%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	5.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	9.3%
No physical activity	44.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	34.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	86.5%
Visited dentist	43.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	35.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.4%
Public insurance	70.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,778	87.1%
Spanish	19	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,618	99.7%
Born in same state	6,602	99.5%
Born in different state	4,536	68.3%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	15.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	1%
French	42	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	31	0.5%
Italian	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	72.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62207

What city is ZIP code 62207 in?

ZIP code 62207 is primarily assigned to East Saint Louis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62207 in?

ZIP code 62207 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62207?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62207 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62207 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62207 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62207 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 62207 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62207?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62207 in?

ZIP code 62207 observes the CST timezone.