What to know about ZIP 62222
ZIP code 62222 covers ZIP 62222 with a population of about 3,634.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ST. LOUIS media market.
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ZIP Code 62222 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,634
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,121
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$95,100
-73% vs US avg
Median rent
$591
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 62222
Income and economy in ZIP 62222
Median household income in ZIP 62222 is about $56,121 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.7%; unemployment rate near 3.5%; 19.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Arts and entertainment; about 12.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 62222
Median home value is about $95,100 — about 73% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $591 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 57.5% (about 7.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 62222, a household would need roughly $26,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $611. That sits below the local median household income ($56,121), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.