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Zcta 62226, IL — ZIP 62226

Population: 28,255 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62226 (Zcta 62226, IL) is $186,172 — up 2.9% over the past year. The median sale price is $65,000. Typical rent runs $1,232/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,172

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,172
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+49.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$188,188
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$65,000
Median list price
$65,000
Median price per sqft
$42
1-year sale-price change
-36.0%
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,232/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Saint Clair ROE, Belleville SD 118, High Mount SD 116
Schools include
Saint Clair Co ROE Safe School, Abraham Lincoln Elem School, Union Elem School, West Jr High School, High Mount Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old American Zinc Plant (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
128
Days with Moderate air quality
223
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
768
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,404
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,276

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Ben Emge Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-510 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,616
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,047
Average weekly wage
$1,009
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
344

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 62226State medianUS median
Median home value$186,172$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$65,000$212,000$325,000
Typical rent$1,232/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,616$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 62226?
$186,172.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62226?
$65,000.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62226?
Typical rent: $1,232/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62226?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 62226 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62226?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62226?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62226?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62226?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62226 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 62226?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62226?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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