62221 ZIP Code — Belleville, IL
Saint Clair County, Illinois
ZIP code 62221 is located in Belleville, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 34.97 square miles and serves a population of 29,454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62221
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $75,112.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
29,454
population
34.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62221 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62221
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belleville | Acceptable |
| Belleville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62220 Belleville (4.8 mi)
62226 Belleville (5.2 mi)
62243 Freeburg (5.6 mi)
62269 O Fallon (6.7 mi)
62269 O Fallon (6.7 mi)
62258 Mascoutah (7.7 mi)
62254 Lebanon (8.2 mi)
62208 Fairview Heights (8.4 mi)
62223 Belleville (8.4 mi)
62285 Smithton (10 mi)
62232 Caseyville (10.4 mi)
62203 East Saint Louis (11.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,454 |
| Population density | 842 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5076 |
| Longitude | -89.8998 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 618 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
29,454
Population
842
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$75,112
Median household income
$38,986
Per capita income
$195,200
Median home value
$1,054
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
9,211
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
658
Under 5
693
825
5–9
868
1,034
10–14
1,089
1,251
15–19
1,316
983
20–24
1,034
1,786
25–34
1,881
1,767
35–44
1,859
1,771
45–54
1,865
1,172
55–59
1,233
901
60–64
949
1,367
65–74
1,439
601
75–84
633
233
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,784 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,670 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,519 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.2%
Black or African American
26.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,882 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 8,012 | 26.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,188 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,275 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 745 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 517 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $75,112 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
30.1%
$300k–$500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,054 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.6% |
| Electricity | 39.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,409 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 711 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,218 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,470 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,600 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,177 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 27.0% |
| Married | 48.8% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 640 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 325 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,027 | 35.7% |
| High school | 2,164 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,318 | 27.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Professional & management
12.2%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
6.6%
Construction
5.2%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,306 | 14.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,103 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 308 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 77 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 172 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,433 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,781 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,336 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 652 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,021 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 635 | 62.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,374 | 8.1% |
| French | 2,165 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1,098 | 3.7% |
| Irish | 185 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 123 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 92 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 58 | 0.2% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62221
What city is ZIP code 62221 in?
ZIP code 62221 is primarily assigned to Belleville, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62221 in?
ZIP code 62221 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62221 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 62221 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 62221?
ZIP code 62221 has an estimated population of 29,454 residents, with a density of 842 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62221?
The median home value in ZIP code 62221 is $195,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62221?
The median household income in ZIP code 62221 is $75,112, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62221 in?
ZIP code 62221 observes the CST timezone.