62255 ZIP Code — Lenzburg, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62255 is located in Lenzburg, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 26.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62255

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 $159,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,622. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,030

population

26.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lenzburg	Acceptable
Lenzburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62257 Marissa (1.5 mi) 62264 New Athens (8.6 mi) 62217 Baldwin (10 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (10.1 mi) 62214 Addieville (10.8 mi) 62243 Freeburg (11 mi) 62237 Coulterville (13.3 mi) 62286 Sparta (13.5 mi) 62268 Oakdale (13.6 mi) 62265 New Baden (13.6 mi) 62285 Smithton (14 mi) 62278 Red Bud (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,030
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	26.47 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	38.3094
Longitude	-89.7669
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	45.4%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,030

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$76,622

Median household income

$30,520

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

361

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	28.1%
18 and over	741	71.9%
65 and over	175	17.0%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,020	98.4%
Two or more races	9	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.7%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	30.9%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$76,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 33.1%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	69	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	31.1%
Households with children under 18	159	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	27.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	28.2%
Married	46.1%	46.1%
Separated	5.8%	0.5%
Widowed	4.5%	14.2%
Divorced	18.6%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.6%
Kindergarten	3	1.0%
Elementary school	143	46.9%
High school	73	23.9%
College / grad school	66	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Professional & management 15.8%

Wholesale trade 15.1%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Retail trade 3.2%

Other services 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.4%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	75.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	20.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	961	93.3%
Spanish	32	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	3.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,028	99.8%
Born in same state	1,018	98.8%
Born in different state	741	71.9%
Foreign born	10	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	175	17%
Italian	82	8%
French	13	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.6%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62255

What city is ZIP code 62255 in?

ZIP code 62255 is primarily assigned to Lenzburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62255 in?

ZIP code 62255 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62255?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62255 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62255 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62255 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62255 in?

ZIP code 62255 observes the CST timezone.