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East St. Louis city, IL

ZIP 62205 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62205

62205 has a population of 5,760 with a median age of 52.5 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
1.0%-98% vs US avg
x
Black
96.5%+678% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.7%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.6%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
26.7%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+42% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
18.7%-61% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
37.4%+225% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.3%+154% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.8%+169% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanScottishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 62205

Poverty Rate
37.4%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.3%+154% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.8%+169% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.9%-38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
46.4%+297% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,760
Median age52.5
Poverty rate37.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White1.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black96.5%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born35.3%