ZIP Code 62269: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL
Total population: 35,923 Household income: $103,818 Rent: $1,321

Overview

Total population
35,923
Rent
$1,321
Year built
1998
Household income
$103,818
Per capita income
$52,425
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 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
St. Clair County
City
O'fallon
Total population
35,923
Adults over 25
24,338
Total households
14,244
Household size
2.5 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
$103,818
Per capita income
$52,425
Poverty rate
5.5%
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
$1,321
Year built
1998
Households that rent
28.7%
Households that own
71.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.6

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
70.5%
Black
16.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two or more races
9.2%

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
5.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94.8%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
13,612 (80%)
Commute time to work
25 mins
Work from home
3,413 (20%)

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
20.9%
High school graduate or GED
16.4%
Some college or associate degree
10.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
52%

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 62269 with: St. Clair County, IL St. Louis metro area, MO-IL Illinois United States

ZIP 62269

Total population35,923
Rent$1,321
Year built1998
Household income$103,818
Per capita income$52,425
Poverty rate5.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

St. Clair County, IL

Total population253,694
Rent$1,090
Year built1975
Household income$73,854
Per capita income$38,942
Poverty rate13.6%
Unemployment rate3.9%

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 ZIP62269 CountySt. Clair, ILMetro AreaSt. Louis metro area, MO-ILStateIllinoisCountryUnited States
Total population35,923253,6942,810,85012,694,798334,922,499
Rent$1,321$1,090$1,113$1,274$1,413
Year built19981975197319711980
Household income$103,818$73,854$80,196$83,390$80,734
Per capita income$52,425$38,942$45,864$46,406$44,673
Poverty rate5.5%13.6%10.5%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.9%3.7%5%4%

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Summary for 62269

Rent & Income

In 62269, the typical monthly rent is $1,321 and the typical household income is $103,818. Rent here is similar to Illinois, and household income is higher than Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 5.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.7% of households. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 52% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 62269 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 62269 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 62269 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,321 52 / 140 from lower rent $810 – $2,585
Household income $103,818 43 / 140 from higher income $27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate 5.5% 23 / 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 62269

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 52nd 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 62269 ranks 43rd 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 23rd 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 62269 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,321 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 62269

Annual Household Income: $103,818

💡 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 62269

Estimated Rate: 5.5%

💡 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 62269

In ZIP Code 62269, households that rent: 4,094 (28.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,094 28.7%
Owner-Occupied 10,150 71.3%

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 62269

In ZIP Code 62269, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,803 (44%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,803 44%
Other renter households 2,291 56%
Total renter households 4,094 100%

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 62269

Less than High School: 5,096 people (20.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,999 people (16.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,581 people (10.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,662 people (52%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,338

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.