62225 ZIP Code — Scott Air Force Base, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62225 is located in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 5.25 square miles and serves a population of 5,359 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62225

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $86,650. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

5,359

population

5.25

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scott Air Force Base	Acceptable
Scott Air Force Base	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,359
Population density	1,021 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	5.25 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.5407
Longitude	-89.8518
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	38.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,359

Population

1,021

People per sq mi

22.5

Median age

$86,650

Median household income

$29,690

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,710

Median monthly rent

0.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

46.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

358

Under 5

305

298

5–9

253

426

10–14

362

181

15–19

154

238

20–24

203

438

25–34

374

572

35–44

488

293

45–54

250

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,175	40.6%
18 and over	3,184	59.4%
65 and over	42	0.8%
Median age	22.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.4%

Black or African American 29.4%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,288	60.4%
Black or African American	1,598	29.4%
Two or more races	330	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	81	1.5%
Asian	76	1.4%
Other race	39	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	30.3%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$86,650

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,710
Owner occupied	0.9%
Renter occupied	99.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	19.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.3%
2000–2009	28.0%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	56.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	53.2%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.1%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,091	78.4%
Cohabiting couple	41	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	141	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	118	8.5%
Households with children under 18	1,049	75.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	3.1%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	27.5%
Married	65.4%	66.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.6%
Divorced	5.0%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 10.9%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 25.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	46.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	326	12.9%
Kindergarten	181	7.2%
Elementary school	1,077	42.7%
High school	232	9.2%
College / grad school	709	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 20.1%

Retail trade 17.0%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Public administration 9.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 3.5%

Construction 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	42.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.1

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	2.6%
Retirement income	11.3%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	17.1%
High cholesterol	16.5%
Diabetes	3.3%
Heart disease	1.5%
Stroke	0.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	9.8%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	2.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	6.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	5.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	541	28.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.7%
Public insurance	13.5%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,696	87.6%
Spanish	266	5.7%
Other Indo-European	38	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,101	95.2%
Born in same state	4,658	86.9%
Born in different state	952	17.8%
Foreign born	443	8.3%
Naturalized citizen	258	4.8%
Not a US citizen	246	95.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	633	11.8%
Italian	499	9.3%
French	355	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	171	3.2%
Dutch	22	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62225

What city is ZIP code 62225 in?

ZIP code 62225 is primarily assigned to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62225 in?

ZIP code 62225 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62225 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 62225 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62225 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 62225 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62225?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 62225?

ZIP code 62225 has an estimated population of 5,359 residents, with a density of 1,021 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62225 in?

ZIP code 62225 observes the CST timezone.