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Freeburg, IL

Village in St. Clair County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62243.

Population

4,592

Land area

6.8sq mi

People per sq mi

673

ZIP codes

1

Freeburg and its ZIP codes

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Freeburg at a glance

  • Freeburg is about 2.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $92,065 a year, 10% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,200 (8% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,046 a month.

Local data for Freeburg, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Freeburg, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$92,065

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$241,200

Median rent

$1,046/mo

Homeownership

82.2%

Bachelor's or higher

29.2%

Median age

45.6

Average commute

22.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,965), Irish Americans (582), Italian Americans (161).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Freeburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.8 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

$14M

207 loans, 1,561 jobs reported

St. Clair County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Freeburg, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.3%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Freeburg, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Freeburg, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Freeburg

1 in or overlapping Freeburg. Population shown

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Cities near Freeburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SmithtonVillage3.4 mi4.5
RentchlerCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.3
BellevilleCity6 mi23.2
ShilohVillage6.7 mi12.5
FloravilleCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.1
SwanseaVillage7.7 mi6.5
PaderbornCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.2
MillstadtVillage8.2 mi3.6
Scott AFBCensus-designated place8.3 mi4.3
MascoutahCity8.9 mi9.6
FayettevilleVillage9.2 mi0.3
New AthensVillage9.2 mi2.1
HeckerVillage10 mi0.3
O'FallonCity11 mi15.8
Fairview HeightsCity11 mi11.5
LebanonCity13 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Freeburg, IL in?
Freeburg is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Freeburg, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Freeburg include 62243.
What is the population of Freeburg, IL?
About 4,592 people live in Freeburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Freeburg?
Nearby places include Smithton (3.4 mi), Rentchler (5.3 mi), Belleville (6 mi), Shiloh (6.7 mi), Floraville (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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