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Belleville, IL
City in St. Clair County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62220, 62221, 62223, 62226.
Population
41,370
Land area
23.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,780
ZIP codes
4
Belleville and its ZIP codes
Belleville at a glance
- Belleville is about 7.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $63,535 a year, 24% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 (46% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for Belleville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belleville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,535
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,580), Irish Americans (4,368), Italian Americans (1,002).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Belleville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,034
89,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $10,147 per person
PPP loans
$58.4M
1,101 loans, 6,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Belleville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belleville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,007
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belleville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Belleville
4 in or overlapping Belleville. Population shown
Cities near Belleville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwanseaVillage | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| ShilohVillage | 4.1 mi | 12.5 |
| Fairview HeightsCity | 5.4 mi | 11.5 |
| FreeburgVillage | 6 mi | 6.8 |
| MillstadtVillage | 6.8 mi | 3.6 |
| RentchlerCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| O'FallonCity | 7.2 mi | 15.8 |
| SmithtonVillage | 7.3 mi | 4.5 |
| CaseyvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Scott AFBCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.3 |
| SaugetVillage | 9.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Washington ParkVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| East St. LouisCity | 9.7 mi | 13.9 |
| MascoutahCity | 10 mi | 9.6 |
| FloravilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Cahokia HeightsCity | 11 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belleville, IL in?
- Belleville is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Belleville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belleville include 62220, 62221, 62223, 62226.
- What is the population of Belleville, IL?
- About 41,370 people live in Belleville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belleville?
- Nearby places include Swansea (2.3 mi), Shiloh (4.1 mi), Fairview Heights (5.4 mi), Freeburg (6 mi), Millstadt (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023