62264 ZIP Code — New Athens, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62264 is located in New Athens, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 65.61 square miles and serves a population of 3,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62264

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 $140,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,125. 35% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62264 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,237

population

65.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62264 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62264

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62264. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62285 Smithton (7.3 mi) 62278 Red Bud (8.2 mi) 62255 Lenzburg (8.6 mi) 62243 Freeburg (8.7 mi) 62257 Marissa (9.9 mi) 62217 Baldwin (10.1 mi) 62220 Belleville (11.5 mi) 62298 Waterloo (12.4 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (13.4 mi) 62242 Evansville (14 mi) 62221 Belleville (14.3 mi) 62260 Millstadt (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,237
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	65.61 sq mi
Water area	4.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.3020
Longitude	-89.9260
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	35.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,237

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$73,125

Median household income

$33,701

Per capita income

$140,000

Median home value

$905

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,160

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

100

118

15–19

117

20–24

187

25–34

186

240

35–44

239

171

45–54

170

55–59

148

60–64

147

193

65–74

193

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	721	22.3%
18 and over	2,516	77.7%
65 and over	622	19.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,069	93.9%
Two or more races	163	5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	0.9%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,000
Median rent / month	$905
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.3%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.6%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	684	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	98	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	160	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	365	27.9%
Households with children under 18	399	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	32.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	19.5%
Married	51.7%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	1.4%	14.5%
Divorced	12.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	9.0%
Kindergarten	35	5.0%
Elementary school	286	40.7%
High school	209	29.8%
College / grad school	109	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,045	94.1%
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)	3,237	100.0%
Born in same state	3,178	98.2%
Born in different state	2,387	73.7%
Foreign born	59	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	387	12%
French	288	8.9%
Arab	167	5.2%
English	39	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.6%
German	16	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62264

What city is ZIP code 62264 in?

ZIP code 62264 is primarily assigned to New Athens, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62264 in?

ZIP code 62264 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62264 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62264 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62264?

The median home value in ZIP code 62264 is $140,000.

Does ZIP code 62264 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 62264 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 62264?

ZIP code 62264 has an estimated population of 3,237 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62264 in?

ZIP code 62264 observes the CST timezone.