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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 62208 has 16,992 residents and 7,362 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.7%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (32.3%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,992Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,653Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,075Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,268.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$78,423Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,362Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$167,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,877	16,899	17,185	16,969	16,885	16,758	16,644	16,516	16,544	16,517	16,898	16,690	16,653
Decennial Census	17,376	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,992	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 43.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	412	480	525	474	503	595	556	579	488	492	538	574	617	485	384	257	145	148
Female	405	445	489	424	508	571	566	540	537	567	601	708	629	585	437	298	207	223
Total	817	925	1,014	898	1,011	1,166	1,122	1,119	1,025	1,059	1,139	1,282	1,246	1,070	821	555	352	371

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,290	56.64%
Black:	5,494	33.50%
Hispanic:*	764	4.66%
Asian:	484	2.95%
American Indian:	55	0.34%
Hawaiian:	11	0.07%
Other:	303	1.85%
Total:	16,401	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,252	48.56%	40.0 years
Females:	8,740	51.44%	43.8 years
Total:	16,992	100%	42.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,618	93.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	433	2.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	397	2.38%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	205	3.61%
Total Population:	16,653	100%
Total Native Population:	16,051	96.39%
Total Foreign-born Population:	602	3.61%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $78,423, which is generally lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $17,519 (28.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,017. Family households earn a median of $95,080 versus $52,215 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,865). By gender, male median income is $64,533 and female is $54,200, which is below the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $10,333 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$60,904	$60,965	$62,201	$59,704	$60,008	$62,248	$64,527	$63,074	$65,406	$68,604	$70,890	$75,538	$78,423
Median Family Income	$70,706	$73,134	$72,264	$72,451	$72,576	$74,734	$80,019	$80,430	$81,998	$84,355	$85,145	$89,597	$95,080
Median NonFamily Income	$41,498	$41,526	$44,038	$45,964	$45,515	$46,967	$43,723	$41,710	$41,649	$46,094	$46,542	$52,989	$52,215
Median Male Income	$50,747	$51,629	$53,778	$52,784	$50,830	$53,818	$54,139	$53,656	$55,379	$54,567	$54,063	$61,121	$64,533
Median Female Income	$41,970	$39,503	$39,152	$38,708	$38,539	$38,858	$40,426	$41,875	$47,262	$49,278	$52,487	$55,185	$54,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,076	60.36%
Unemployed:	523	3.91%
Not In Labor Force:	4,780	35.73%
Total:	13,379	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,541	43.85%
Service:	1,258	15.58%
Sales and Office:	1,900	23.53%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	626	7.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	751	9.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,076	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $167,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $34,000 (25.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,900. The median gross rent is $1,222, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $315 (34.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $189. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.26% (61.02% with a mortgage, 38.98% free-and-clear) and renters 35.74% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.76%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$133,900	$131,300	$127,800	$123,000	$120,700	$118,700	$122,000	$125,100	$135,000	$146,400	$141,400	$158,300	$167,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	210	8.08%
$500 to $999:	579	22.28%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,025	39.44%
$1,500 to $1,999:	624	24.01%
$2,000 to $2,499:	76	2.92%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	85	3.27%
Total:	2,599	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$907	$991	$996	$1,002	$982	$1,001	$998	$1,038	$1,033	$1,044	$1,049	$1,142	$1,222

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,851	39.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,821	25.04%
Renter Occupied:	2,599	35.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,271	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,271	89.24%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	877	10.76%
Total Housing Units:	8,148	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,055	74.31%
Multi-Family Units:	1,873	22.99%
Other Units:	220	2.70%
Total Housing Units:	8,148	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 30.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 93.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.19%). College enrollment is 23.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	213	1.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	615	5.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,773	23.51%
Some college, no degree:	2,822	23.92%
Associate's degree:	1,742	14.77%
Bachelor's degree:	1,965	16.66%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,666	14.12%
Total:	11,796	100%
High school or higher:	10,968	92.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,631	30.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	11,439	60.76%
Public Insurance:	6,895	36.62%
No Insurance:	492	2.61%
Total:	18,826	100%
Has Health Insurance:	18,334	97.39%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.3%	6.5%	4.2%	5.2%	6.7%	6.5%	5.1%	6.9%	5.6%	6.9%	6.1%	6.8%	6.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	177	4.50%
Kindergarten:	97	2.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,659	42.19%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,093	27.80%
College or graduate school:	906	23.04%
Total:	3,932	100%
Early Childhood:	274	6.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,849	72.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fairview Heights, Illinois
City Alias:	E Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, Fairview Hts
County:	Saint Clair County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:53:10 AM
Population:	16,992 [See All]
Area Codes:	618 / 730
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	38.5969, -90.0052
Land Area:	13.395 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/62208/zip-code-62208.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,424Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	762Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,635Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,610Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	527Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	595Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$87,184,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$352,223,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,768Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	41180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,809,414Source: Census
MSA:	St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	13.395 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.079 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	12,13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5008.21, 5793.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1725141Source: Census
Place Name:	Fairview Heights city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 62208 in Fairview Heights, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 62208

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62208

Sources & References