ZIP Code 62234: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL
Total population: 31,648 Household income: $69,607 Rent: $1,068

Overview

Total population
31,648
Rent
$1,068
Year built
1969
Household income
$69,607
Per capita income
$39,438
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
44%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Illinois
County
Madison County
City
Collinsville
Total population
31,648
Adults over 25
22,748
Total households
13,843
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$69,607
Per capita income
$39,438
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
44%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,068
Year built
1969
Households that rent
30.1%
Households that own
69.9%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
74%
Black
12.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
9.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
91.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,503 (86.7%)
Commute time to work
25 mins
Work from home
2,068 (13.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
30.4%
High school graduate or GED
27.1%
Some college or associate degree
12.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 62234 with: Madison County, IL St. Louis metro area, MO-IL Illinois United States

ZIP 62234

Total population31,648
Rent$1,068
Year built1969
Household income$69,607
Per capita income$39,438
Poverty rate12.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Madison County, IL

Total population264,238
Rent$1,024
Year built1971
Household income$75,793
Per capita income$41,560
Poverty rate11.1%
Unemployment rate3.4%

St. Louis Metro Area, MO-IL

Total population2,810,850
Rent$1,113
Year built1973
Household income$80,196
Per capita income$45,864
Poverty rate10.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798
Rent$1,274
Year built1971
Household income$83,390
Per capita income$46,406
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP62234 CountyMadison, ILMetro AreaSt. Louis metro area, MO-ILStateIllinoisCountryUnited States
Total population31,648264,2382,810,85012,694,798334,922,499
Rent$1,068$1,024$1,113$1,274$1,413
Year built19691971197319711980
Household income$69,607$75,793$80,196$83,390$80,734
Per capita income$39,438$41,560$45,864$46,406$44,673
Poverty rate12.1%11.1%10.5%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.7%5%4%

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Summary for 62234

Rent & Income

In 62234, the typical monthly rent is $1,068 and the typical household income is $69,607. Rent here is lower than Illinois, and household income is lower than Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 12.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.1% of households. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 62234 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 62234 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 62234 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,068 20 / 140 from lower rent $810 – $2,585
Household income $69,607 99 / 140 from higher income $27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate 12.1% 84 / 140 from lower poverty 2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 62234

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 20th out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. In Illinois as a whole, the range goes from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 62234 ranks 99th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 84th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Across Illinois, figures vary from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 62234 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,068 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 62234

Annual Household Income: $69,607

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 62234

Estimated Rate: 12.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 62234

In ZIP Code 62234, households that rent: 4,166 (30.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,166 30.1%
Owner-Occupied 9,677 69.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 62234

In ZIP Code 62234, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,833 (44%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,833 44%
Other renter households 2,333 56%
Total renter households 4,166 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 62234

Less than High School: 6,926 people (30.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,161 people (27.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,757 people (12.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,904 people (30.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,748

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.