62243 ZIP Code — Freeburg, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62243 is located in Freeburg, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 51.69 square miles and serves a population of 6,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62243

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,389. 34% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62243 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,271

population

51.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freeburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62220 Belleville (4.5 mi) 62221 Belleville (5.6 mi) 62285 Smithton (6.1 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (7.3 mi) 62226 Belleville (8.1 mi) 62264 New Athens (8.7 mi) 62223 Belleville (10.9 mi) 62255 Lenzburg (11 mi) 62257 Marissa (11.2 mi) 62260 Millstadt (11.2 mi) 62269 O Fallon (12.3 mi) 62269 O Fallon (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,271
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	51.69 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.4264
Longitude	-89.9042
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	35.0%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,271

Population

121

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$85,389

Median household income

$39,786

Per capita income

$251,500

Median home value

$1,116

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,966

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

218

5–9

223

212

10–14

218

231

15–19

236

161

20–24

164

285

25–34

292

412

35–44

423

386

45–54

396

313

55–59

320

191

60–64

196

331

65–74

339

204

75–84

210

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,362	21.7%
18 and over	4,909	78.3%
65 and over	1,193	19.0%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Asian 1.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,835	92.4%
Two or more races	277	4.4%
Asian	110	1.7%
Black or African American	46	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	42	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$85,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,500
Median rent / month	$1,116
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,323	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	126	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	260	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	640	27.2%
Households with children under 18	689	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	783	33.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	24.3%
Married	60.3%	52.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.7%
Widowed	4.2%	5.9%
Divorced	5.4%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	3.8%
Kindergarten	162	9.7%
Elementary school	658	39.5%
High school	370	22.2%
College / grad school	414	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Professional & management 12.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	430	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,070	96.8%
Spanish	36	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,148	98.0%
Born in same state	6,085	97.0%
Born in different state	4,867	77.6%
Foreign born	63	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	123	2.0%
Not a US citizen	118	95.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	863	13.8%
French	633	10.1%
Arab	452	7.2%
Polish	71	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.3%
English	12	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62243

What city is ZIP code 62243 in?

ZIP code 62243 is primarily assigned to Freeburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62243 in?

ZIP code 62243 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 62243?

ZIP code 62243 has an estimated population of 6,271 residents, with a density of 121 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62243?

The median household income in ZIP code 62243 is $85,389, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62243?

The median home value in ZIP code 62243 is $251,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62243 in?

ZIP code 62243 observes the CST timezone.