62226 ZIP Code — Belleville, IL
Saint Clair County, Illinois
ZIP code 62226 is located in Belleville, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 13.87 square miles and serves a population of 29,333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62226
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($66,054) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,333
population
13.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62226 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62226
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belleville | Acceptable |
| Belleville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62223 Belleville (3.3 mi)
62220 Belleville (4 mi)
62221 Belleville (5.2 mi)
62208 Fairview Heights (5.4 mi)
62203 East Saint Louis (6.8 mi)
62260 Millstadt (7.1 mi)
62232 Caseyville (7.7 mi)
62269 O Fallon (7.7 mi)
62269 O Fallon (7.7 mi)
62243 Freeburg (8.1 mi)
62207 East Saint Louis (8.5 mi)
62205 East Saint Louis (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,333 |
| Population density | 2,115 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5196 |
| Longitude | -89.9942 |
| 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 | 43.1% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
29,333
Population
2,115
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$66,054
Median household income
$38,094
Per capita income
$148,900
Median home value
$955
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
9,460
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
705
Under 5
722
774
5–9
793
953
10–14
977
722
15–19
740
1,100
20–24
1,127
2,220
25–34
2,274
1,594
35–44
1,633
1,635
45–54
1,676
1,055
55–59
1,081
1,261
60–64
1,291
1,517
65–74
1,555
593
75–84
607
360
85+
368
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,794 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 23,539 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,000 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.2%
Black or African American
25.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,807 | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,611 | 25.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,682 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 881 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 654 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 498 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $66,054 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
23.5%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,900 |
| Median rent / month | $955 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 66.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.9% |
| Electricity | 36.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,960 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 669 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,404 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,845 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,049 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,584 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 33.9% |
| Married | 46.6% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 335 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,045 | 41.8% |
| High school | 1,153 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,542 | 34.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Retail trade
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Professional & management
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 19.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,142 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,906 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 332 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 239 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,106 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,720 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,621 | 63.5% |
| Foreign born | 386 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,227 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 859 | 70.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,535 | 12.1% |
| French | 2,282 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1,235 | 4.2% |
| English | 253 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 139 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 87 | 0.3% |
| German | 56 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62226
What city is ZIP code 62226 in?
ZIP code 62226 is primarily assigned to Belleville, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62226 in?
ZIP code 62226 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62226?
The median home value in ZIP code 62226 is $148,900.
Does ZIP code 62226 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 62226 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 62226?
ZIP code 62226 has an estimated population of 29,333 residents, with a density of 2,114 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62226?
The median household income in ZIP code 62226 is $66,054, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62226 in?
ZIP code 62226 observes the CST timezone.