Belleville, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 62221 serves a portion of Belleville, Illinois, within St. Clair County. This community is home to approximately 57,146 residents, with a median age of 43.1 years. The median household income of $85,544 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $427,720 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Belleville is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 102 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 59% and an unemployment rate of 5.7%, 62221 reflects the economic character of St. Clair County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,146 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,426 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $85,544 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $427,720 | ↑ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 102 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.0% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 59% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 30,287 | — |