62243 ZIP Code, Freeburg, IL
62243 is a ZIP code in Freeburg, Illinois in St. Clair County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62221, 62258 and 62285. 6,418 people live here in 2,393 households. With about 124 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $103,342, above the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Freeburg, IL
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 6,418
- Median household income: $103,342
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,418 |
| Households | 2,393 |
| Median household income | $103,342 |
| Income per person | $46,679 |
| Median age | 44.5 |
| Homeowners | 86.0% |
| Median home value | $279,500 |
| Median rent | $1,079 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.1% |
| $35–50K | 14.0% |
| $50–75K | 9.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 15.5% |
| $200K+ | 14.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.9% |
| Owned outright | 29.3% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.0% |
| Townhome | 4.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.3% |
Businesses in 62243
133 business establishments with 1,492 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Construction: 19
- Retail Trade: 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62221 — Shiloh village, IL (6.3 mi)
- 62258 — Mascoutah city, IL (6.5 mi)
- 62285 — Smithton village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 62220 — Belleville city, IL (7.2 mi)
- 62264 — New Athens village, IL (7.2 mi)
- 62225 — Scott AFB CDP, IL (8.8 mi)
- 62255 — Lenzburg village, IL (9.3 mi)
- 62248 — Hecker village, IL (9.6 mi)
Areas that include 62243
- Freeburg, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Clair County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 28: highest median household income in St. Clair County
- No. 3 of 27: highest median home value in St. Clair County
- No. 4 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Clair County
- No. 5 of 28: highest median age in St. Clair County
- No. 4 of 28: fastest population growth in St. Clair County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62243 in?
- 62243 is a Freeburg, IL mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Freeburg and 1% lies inside Belleville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62243 in?
- 62243 is in St. Clair County.
- What is the population of 62243?
- About 6,418 people (±570), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,796.
- What is the median household income in 62243?
- $103,342 (±$21,667), 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 62243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62221 (6.3 mi, Shiloh), 62258 (6.5 mi, Mascoutah), 62285 (6.7 mi, Smithton), 62220 (7.2 mi, Belleville), 62264 (7.2 mi, New Athens) and 62225 (8.8 mi, Scott AFB).
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