62201 ZIP Code — East Saint Louis, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62201 is located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 12.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62201

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,500. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $16,916. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 62201 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,166

population

12.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Saint Louis	Acceptable
East Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62204 East Saint Louis (1.7 mi) 62205 East Saint Louis (2 mi) 62060 Madison (3.2 mi) 62207 East Saint Louis (3.3 mi) 63102 Saint Louis (3.4 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (3.5 mi) 62090 Venice (3.6 mi) 62203 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (3.9 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (3.9 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (3.9 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (3.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,166
Population density	429 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	12.04 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	38.6312
Longitude	-90.1266
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	84.3%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,166

Population

429

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$16,916

Median household income

$16,126

Per capita income

$66,500

Median home value

$397

Median monthly rent

33.0%

Home ownership

46.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,296

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

182

5–9

106

10–14

150

165

15–19

256

210

20–24

326

227

25–34

351

314

35–44

487

276

45–54

429

55–59

102

194

60–64

302

161

65–74

249

75–84

133

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	918	17.8%
18 and over	4,248	82.2%
65 and over	740	14.3%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48%

White 15.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Other race 12.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,914	48%
White	930	15.3%
Hispanic or Latino	907	14.9%
Other race	755	12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	269	4.4%
Two or more races	267	4.4%
Asian	31	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.3%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 19.4%

$10k–$15k 21.4%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.4%
$10k–$15k	21.4%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$16,916

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.4%

$50k–$100k 48.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,500
Median rent / month	$397
Owner occupied	33.0%
Renter occupied	67.0%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	51.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.9%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	23.5%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	22.1%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.4%
1 vehicle	53.8%
2 vehicles	16.8%
3 or more	11.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.5%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	16.9%
Cohabiting couple	217	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	460	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,222	53.5%
Households with children under 18	718	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	592	25.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	55.8%
Married	29.3%	16.8%
Separated	6.4%	2.2%
Widowed	1.6%	7.2%
Divorced	19.1%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	4.9%
Kindergarten	16	1.7%
Elementary school	319	33.8%
High school	403	42.7%
College / grad school	159	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.6%

Professional & management 17.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Construction 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.3%
Service	36.7%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.2%
Carpool	28.3%
Public transit	6.7%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 46.1%

Under 18 years 75.7%

18 and over 39.6%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 72.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	26.8%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	41.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	29.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	24.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	33.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.3%
Public insurance	70.0%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,866	94.2%
Spanish	521	10.7%
Other Indo-European	513	10.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,661	90.2%
Born in same state	4,532	87.7%
Born in different state	2,721	52.7%
Foreign born	129	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	505	9.8%
Not a US citizen	192	38.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	1%
French	39	0.8%
Arab	38	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.5%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62201

What city is ZIP code 62201 in?

ZIP code 62201 is primarily assigned to East Saint Louis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62201 in?

ZIP code 62201 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62201?

46% of residents in ZIP code 62201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62201 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 62201 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62201?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62201?

Health data for ZIP code 62201 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 62201 in?

ZIP code 62201 observes the CST timezone.