62208 ZIP Code — Fairview Heights, IL
Saint Clair County, Illinois
ZIP code 62208 is located in Fairview Heights, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 13.39 square miles and serves a population of 16,690 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62208
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $75,538.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% 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%.
16,690
population
13.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62208 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62208
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fairview Heights | Acceptable |
| Fairview Heights | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62232 Caseyville (2.3 mi)
62203 East Saint Louis (3.8 mi)
62223 Belleville (5.1 mi)
62226 Belleville (5.4 mi)
62204 East Saint Louis (5.4 mi)
62269 O Fallon (5.6 mi)
62269 O Fallon (5.6 mi)
62205 East Saint Louis (6 mi)
62207 East Saint Louis (6.7 mi)
62234 Collinsville (6.8 mi)
62201 East Saint Louis (7 mi)
62221 Belleville (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,690 |
| Population density | 1,246 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5969 |
| Longitude | -90.0052 |
| 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 | 32.0% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
16,690
Population
1,246
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$75,538
Median household income
$37,678
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$1,142
Median monthly rent
62.0%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
5,362
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
430
Under 5
415
461
5–9
444
641
10–14
618
599
15–19
577
581
20–24
560
1,013
25–34
975
1,198
35–44
1,155
1,086
45–54
1,046
578
55–59
556
583
60–64
561
777
65–74
748
356
75–84
342
199
85+
191
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,788 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 12,902 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,613 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.2%
Black or African American
30.4%
Two or more races
11.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,242 | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 5,190 | 30.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,960 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 359 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 167 | 1% |
| Other race | 131 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.0% | 44.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $75,538 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
27.0%
$150k–$200k
26.6%
$200k–$300k
22.1%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,142 |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 70.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.0% |
| Electricity | 41.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,863 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 670 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,757 | 24.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,867 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,842 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,967 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.7% | 36.4% |
| Married | 43.7% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
13.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 179 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,851 | 44.2% |
| High school | 982 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,052 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
11.1%
Public administration
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.2%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,934 | 15.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,845 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 154 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,340 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,797 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,090 | 54.5% |
| Foreign born | 543 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 350 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 259 | 74.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,798 | 10.8% |
| French | 1,622 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 430 | 2.6% |
| German | 121 | 0.7% |
| English | 112 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 107 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 83 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62208
What city is ZIP code 62208 in?
ZIP code 62208 is primarily assigned to Fairview Heights, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62208 in?
ZIP code 62208 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62208 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 62208 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62208?
The median home value in ZIP code 62208 is $158,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 62208?
ZIP code 62208 has an estimated population of 16,690 residents, with a density of 1,246 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62208?
The median household income in ZIP code 62208 is $75,538, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62208 in?
ZIP code 62208 observes the CST timezone.