62205 Zip Code Profile

62205 is a suburban zip code in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Median household income here ($26,092) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($60,700) is lower than in the St. Louis metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $41,462/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62205 is $29,989.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62205 earn an average of $21,033/year. Women earn only $21,010/year.

3,201 people in 62205 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62205? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.3 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 4,367 men and 4,962 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,934 people (out of the 9,329 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,414 homes, and 264 businesses every day. 77 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62205 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Lisbon, Portugal!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 419 feet above sea levell.

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• East St Louis Watch
• Friends of Cahokia

• North City Farmers' Market
• Terra Cotta Lofts

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,329
• White Population: 109
• Black Population: 9,210
• Hispanic Population: 59
• Asian Population: 16
• Hawaiian Population: 5
• Indian Population: 37
• Male Population: 4,367
• Female Population: 4,962
• Median Age: 39
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Illinois
• CSA Name: St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: St. Louis MO-IL
• County: St. Clair
• City: East Saint Louis
• Longitude: -90.1
• Latitude: 38.6
• Elevation: 420 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 618

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,133
• Drive alone: 2,161
• Carpool: 436
• Public transit: 433
• Ride bikes or walk: 77


• Average commute time: 25.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 64
•    5 - 9: 280
•    10 - 14: 521
•    15 - 19: 563
•    20 - 24: 497
•    25 - 29: 190
•    30 - 34: 429
•    35 - 39: 81
•    40 - 44: 62
•    45 - 59: 171
•    60 - 89: 171
•    90 plus: 104

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $60,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $22,554
• Businesses: 123
• Employees: 1,681
• Annual Payroll: $67,615,000
• Average Family Income: $41,462
• Median Family Income: $26,092
• Average Income for Men: $21,033
• Average Income for Women: $21,010

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 12
• Congressional District Land Area: 4424.0
• Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
• Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)
• US House Representative: William L. Enyart (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 163
• State FIPS Code: 17

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View all schools in East St Louis

Primary Schools

Annette Officer Elementary

27th & Henrieth Ave

East St Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3970

Donald Mchenry Elementary School

2700 Summit Ave

East Saint Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3950

Jackson Elementary

1798 College Ave

East Saint Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3880

Miles D Davis Elementary School

725 N 15th St

East Saint Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3830

Middle Schools

Clark Middle School

3310 State St

East Saint Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3750

High Schools

East St Louis Senior High School

4901 State St

East Saint Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3700

Other Schools

Alternative Middle School

2436 Kansas Ave

East St Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3810

Other Schools

Alternative Middle School

2436 Kansas Ave

East St Louis, IL 62205

(618) 646-3810