62257 ZIP Code — Marissa, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62257 is located in Marissa, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 80.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62257

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 $101,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,821. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62257 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.

1,897

population

80.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marissa	Acceptable
Marissa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62255 Lenzburg (1.5 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (9.3 mi) 62214 Addieville (9.3 mi) 62264 New Athens (9.9 mi) 62243 Freeburg (11.2 mi) 62217 Baldwin (11.2 mi) 62265 New Baden (12.4 mi) 62268 Oakdale (12.7 mi) 62237 Coulterville (12.9 mi) 62286 Sparta (14.2 mi) 62285 Smithton (14.8 mi) 62271 Okawville (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,897
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	80.36 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.3223
Longitude	-89.7457
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	37.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,897

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$64,821

Median household income

$35,459

Per capita income

$101,500

Median home value

$573

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

903

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

113

132

45–54

132

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	13.9%
18 and over	1,634	86.1%
65 and over	459	24.2%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,743	91.4%
Two or more races	150	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$64,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,500
Median rent / month	$573
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	98	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	198	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	178	19.6%
Households with children under 18	179	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	37.7%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	25.7%
Married	50.1%	54.2%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	9.0%
Divorced	8.6%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	110	37.3%
High school	112	38.0%
College / grad school	50	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 13.1%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,837	96.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,894	99.8%
Born in same state	1,888	99.5%
Born in different state	1,585	83.6%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	235	12.4%
French	235	12.4%
Arab	141	7.4%
English	16	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.3%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62257

What city is ZIP code 62257 in?

ZIP code 62257 is primarily assigned to Marissa, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62257 in?

ZIP code 62257 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62257 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 62257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62257 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62257 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62257?

The median home value in ZIP code 62257 is $101,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62257?

ZIP code 62257 has an estimated population of 1,897 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62257 in?

ZIP code 62257 observes the CST timezone.