62285 ZIP Code, Smithton, IL
62285 is a ZIP code in Smithton, Illinois in St. Clair County. It covers 16 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62220, 62248 and 62243. 4,239 people live here in 1,669 households. With about 261 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $136,345, well above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Smithton, IL
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 16 sq mi
- Population: 4,239
- Median household income: $136,345
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,239 |
| Households | 1,669 |
| Median household income | $136,345 |
| Income per person | $55,064 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 94.5% |
| Median home value | $274,400 |
| Median rent | $865 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Broadband internet | 97.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.1% |
| $50–75K | 5.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 22.0% |
| $150–200K | 17.3% |
| $200K+ | 25.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 1.4% |
| 25–34 | 7.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 19.9% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 64.6% |
| Owned outright | 28.0% |
| Rented | 5.3% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.4% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.5% |
Businesses in 62285
62 business establishments with 333 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 5
- Retail Trade: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62220 — Belleville city, IL (6 mi)
- 62248 — Hecker village, IL (6 mi)
- 62243 — Freeburg village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 62260 — Millstadt village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62264 — New Athens village, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62298 — Waterloo city, IL (9.6 mi)
- 62221 — Shiloh village, IL (9.9 mi)
- 62226 — Swansea village, IL (10 mi)
Areas that include 62285
- Smithton, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Clair County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 28: highest median household income in St. Clair County
- No. 4 of 27: highest median home value in St. Clair County
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Clair County
- No. 1 of 28: highest median age in St. Clair County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62285, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62285 in?
- 62285 is a Smithton, IL mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Smithton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62285 in?
- 62285 is in St. Clair County.
- What is the population of 62285?
- About 4,239 people (±388), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,718.
- What is the median household income in 62285?
- $136,345 (±$18,280), 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 62285?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62285 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62285?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62220 (6 mi, Belleville), 62248 (6 mi, Hecker), 62243 (6.7 mi, Freeburg), 62260 (6.8 mi, Millstadt), 62264 (7.9 mi, New Athens) and 62298 (9.6 mi, Waterloo).
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