62204 ZIP Code — East Saint Louis, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62204 is located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 4.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62204

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 $47,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $33,730. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (54%), diabetes (21%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62204 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.

5,908

population

4.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62204. 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

62201 East Saint Louis (1.7 mi) 62205 East Saint Louis (2.2 mi) 62203 East Saint Louis (2.8 mi) 62207 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi) 62060 Madison (4.1 mi) 62232 Caseyville (4.4 mi) 62090 Venice (4.8 mi) 63102 Saint Louis (5.1 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (5.3 mi) 62208 Fairview Heights (5.4 mi) 62206 East Saint Louis (5.5 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,908
Population density	1,279 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	4.62 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.6312
Longitude	-90.0950
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	78.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,908

Population

1,279

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$33,730

Median household income

$17,539

Per capita income

$47,500

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

2,897

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

247

180

5–9

232

213

10–14

274

203

15–19

261

171

20–24

220

289

25–34

371

158

35–44

203

276

45–54

354

153

55–59

196

267

60–64

343

347

65–74

447

75–84

120

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,728	29.2%
18 and over	4,180	70.8%
65 and over	1,105	18.7%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 4%

White 2.1%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,204	84.3%
Hispanic or Latino	262	4.2%
Other race	262	4.2%
Two or more races	247	4%
White	130	2.1%
Asian	50	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 15.8%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$33,730

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.7%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,500
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	12.7%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	23.0%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.4%
1 vehicle	51.4%
2 vehicles	20.1%
3 or more	8.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.9%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	10.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	796	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,328	54.2%
Households with children under 18	585	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	981	40.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.7%	47.6%
Married	18.2%	11.0%
Separated	6.8%	12.4%
Widowed	7.9%	15.4%
Divorced	14.4%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	3.3%
Kindergarten	64	4.5%
Elementary school	816	56.9%
High school	451	31.5%
College / grad school	54	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Professional & management 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 8.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.7%

Construction 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	34.6%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 21.2%

Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	54.2%
High blood pressure	51.6%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	20.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.3%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.3%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	35.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	70.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,469	92.6%
Spanish	129	2.4%
Other Indo-European	129	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,616	95.1%
Born in same state	5,616	95.1%
Born in different state	3,288	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	292	4.9%
Not a US citizen	8	2.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	61	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62204

What city is ZIP code 62204 in?

ZIP code 62204 is primarily assigned to East Saint Louis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62204 in?

ZIP code 62204 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62204?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62204?

6% 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 62204?

Health data for ZIP code 62204 shows elevated rates of obesity (54%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 62204 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62204 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62204 in?

ZIP code 62204 observes the CST timezone.