62223 ZIP Code — Belleville, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62223 is located in Belleville, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 25.68 square miles and serves a population of 16,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62223

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 $140,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,170. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62223 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,534

population

25.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belleville	Acceptable
Belleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62226 Belleville (3.3 mi) 62203 East Saint Louis (4.4 mi) 62208 Fairview Heights (5.1 mi) 62207 East Saint Louis (5.4 mi) 62260 Millstadt (5.6 mi) 62205 East Saint Louis (6 mi) 62220 Belleville (6.5 mi) 62206 East Saint Louis (6.6 mi) 62232 Caseyville (7 mi) 62239 Dupo (7.1 mi) 62204 East Saint Louis (7.2 mi) 62201 East Saint Louis (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	16,534
Population density	644 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	25.68 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.5331
Longitude	-90.0523
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,534

Population

644

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$69,170

Median household income

$39,980

Per capita income

$140,500

Median home value

$1,049

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

6,064

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

345

Under 5

371

419

5–9

450

471

10–14

506

375

15–19

402

418

20–24

450

865

25–34

930

1,293

35–44

1,389

902

45–54

968

629

55–59

675

701

60–64

753

880

65–74

945

434

75–84

466

240

85+

257

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,044	18.4%
18 and over	13,490	81.6%
65 and over	3,222	19.5%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Black or African American 26.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,600	62.1%
Black or African American	4,458	26.1%
Two or more races	1,271	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	537	3.1%
Asian	138	0.8%
Other race	67	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$69,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,500
Median rent / month	$1,049
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	27.5%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.3%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,216	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	476	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,508	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,022	28.0%
Households with children under 18	1,783	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,165	30.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	32.6%
Married	49.9%	45.7%
Separated	2.9%	1.8%
Widowed	2.0%	9.5%
Divorced	11.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	131	4.1%
Kindergarten	140	4.3%
Elementary school	1,506	46.6%
High school	712	22.0%
College / grad school	744	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Construction 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,428	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,818	95.7%
Spanish	144	0.9%
Other Indo-European	59	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.1%
Other languages	65	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,058	97.1%
Born in same state	16,015	96.9%
Born in different state	10,857	65.7%
Foreign born	43	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	476	2.9%
Not a US citizen	282	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,700	10.3%
French	1,162	7%
Arab	604	3.7%
English	139	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	71	0.4%
Norwegian	40	0.2%
Polish	32	0.2%
Dutch	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62223

What city is ZIP code 62223 in?

ZIP code 62223 is primarily assigned to Belleville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62223 in?

ZIP code 62223 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62223 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62223?

The median home value in ZIP code 62223 is $140,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62223?

ZIP code 62223 has an estimated population of 16,534 residents, with a density of 644 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62223?

The median household income in ZIP code 62223 is $69,170, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62223 in?

ZIP code 62223 observes the CST timezone.