62205 ZIP Code, East Saint Louis, IL
62205 is a ZIP code in East Saint Louis, Illinois in St. Clair County. It covers 6.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62207, 62204 and 62203. 6,459 people live here in 2,276 households. At about 1,016 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $45,672, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: East Saint Louis, IL
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 6.4 sq mi
- Population: 6,459
- Median household income: $45,672
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,459 |
| Households | 2,276 |
| Median household income | $45,672 |
| Income per person | $23,511 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $41,800 |
| Median rent | $1,025 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.6% |
| Broadband internet | 81.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.7% |
| $10–15K | 8.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 16.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.2% |
| $150–200K | 1.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.5% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.0% |
| Owned outright | 28.0% |
| Rented | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 37.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.7% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 25.8% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 62205
93 business establishments with 1,257 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 22
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62207 — Centreville city, IL (1.4 mi)
- 62204 — Washington Park village, IL (2.2 mi)
- 62203 — East St. Louis city, IL (2.3 mi)
- 62201 — Fairmont City village, IL (2.5 mi)
- 62206 — Cahokia village, IL (3.6 mi)
- 63102 — St. Louis city, MO (4.3 mi)
- 62059 — Brooklyn village, IL (4.5 mi)
- 63101 — St. Louis city, MO (4.5 mi)
Areas that include 62205
- East St. Louis, IL ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Centreville, IL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Alorton, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- East Saint Louis, IL ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- St. Clair County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in East Saint Louis, IL
- No. 2 of 6: fastest population growth in East Saint Louis, IL
Mail every home in 62205
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62205, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62205 in?
- 62205 is a East Saint Louis, IL mailing address. By land area, 57% lies inside East St. Louis, 11% lies inside Centreville and 7% lies inside Alorton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62205 in?
- 62205 is in St. Clair County.
- What is the population of 62205?
- About 6,459 people (±1,092), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,682.
- What is the median household income in 62205?
- $45,672 (±$8,840), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62205?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62205 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62205?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62207 (1.4 mi, Centreville), 62204 (2.2 mi, Washington Park), 62203 (2.3 mi, East St. Louis), 62201 (2.5 mi, Fairmont City), 62206 (3.6 mi, Cahokia) and 63102 (4.3 mi, St. Louis).
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