62285 ZIP Code — Smithton, IL

Saint Clair County, Illinois

ZIP code 62285 is located in Smithton, Illinois, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 16.24 square miles and serves a population of 4,512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62285

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62285 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,512

population

16.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62220 Belleville (5.6 mi) 62243 Freeburg (6.1 mi) 62264 New Athens (7.3 mi) 62260 Millstadt (7.6 mi) 62226 Belleville (9.1 mi) 62298 Waterloo (9.9 mi) 62221 Belleville (10 mi) 62223 Belleville (10.3 mi) 62236 Columbia (11.9 mi) 62278 Red Bud (12.8 mi) 62239 Dupo (13.2 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,512
Population density	278 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	16.24 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	38.3884
Longitude	-90.0049
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,512

Population

278

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$120,000

Median household income

$52,108

Per capita income

$246,800

Median home value

$801

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,574

Housing units

44.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

178

5–9

179

183

10–14

186

148

15–19

149

20–24

215

25–34

218

301

35–44

304

288

45–54

292

193

55–59

195

107

60–64

108

361

65–74

366

123

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,041	23.1%
18 and over	3,471	76.9%
65 and over	993	22.0%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,370	96.7%
Black or African American	76	1.7%
Two or more races	58	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	44.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.4%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.7%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k+ 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	20.8%
$200k+	17.2%
Median income	$120,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,800
Median rent / month	$801
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	2.0%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	14.7%
2000–2009	28.6%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.9%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,277	74.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	149	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	280	16.3%
Households with children under 18	529	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	645	37.5%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	13.2%
Married	78.1%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	6.6%
Divorced	1.1%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	44.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	132	11.5%
Kindergarten	22	1.9%
Elementary school	560	48.7%
High school	213	18.5%
College / grad school	223	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Public administration 10.3%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Professional & management 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Retail trade 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 4.5%

Information 3.0%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	476	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,346	96.3%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,398	97.5%
Born in same state	4,371	96.9%
Born in different state	2,984	66.1%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	114	2.5%
Not a US citizen	40	35.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	675	15%
French	327	7.2%
Norwegian	155	3.4%
Arab	152	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	0.9%
Irish	29	0.6%
German	28	0.6%
Dutch	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62285

What city is ZIP code 62285 in?

ZIP code 62285 is primarily assigned to Smithton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62285 in?

ZIP code 62285 falls within Saint Clair County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62285 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62285 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62285 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62285?

The median household income in ZIP code 62285 is $120,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62285?

ZIP code 62285 has an estimated population of 4,512 residents, with a density of 278 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62285 in?

ZIP code 62285 observes the CST timezone.