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Scott AFB, IL

Census-designated place in St. Clair County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62225.

Population

3,957

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

912

ZIP codes

1

Scott AFB and its ZIP codes

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Scott AFB at a glance

  • Scott AFB is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $103,390 a year, 24% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • Median rent is $1,610 a month.

Local data for Scott AFB, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Scott AFB, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$103,390

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median rent

$1,610/mo

Homeownership

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

33.8%

Median age

26.6

Average commute

13.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (588), Irish Americans (570), French Americans (295).

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 Scott AFB.

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

$3.4M

30 loans, 307 jobs reported

St. Clair County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone83.4%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked5.7%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Scott AFB, 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 Scott AFB, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.5%

U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts

Diabetes

4.6%

U.S. 12.1% -7.5 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Scott AFB

1 in or overlapping Scott AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Scott AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MascoutahCity2.9 mi9.6
RentchlerCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.3
ShilohVillage4 mi12.5
LebanonCity4.3 mi2.7
O'FallonCity5.1 mi15.8
SummerfieldVillage6.8 mi0.5
SwanseaVillage7.2 mi6.5
BellevilleCity8 mi23.2
New BadenVillage8.1 mi1.8
FreeburgVillage8.3 mi6.8
Fairview HeightsCity9.3 mi11.5
TrentonCity10 mi1.9
SmithtonVillage12 mi4.5
CaseyvilleVillage12 mi7.3
FayettevilleVillage12 mi0.3
TroyCity12 mi6.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Scott AFB, IL in?
Scott AFB is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Scott AFB, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Scott AFB include 62225.
What is the population of Scott AFB, IL?
About 3,957 people live in Scott AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Scott AFB?
Nearby places include Mascoutah (2.9 mi), Rentchler (3.4 mi), Shiloh (4 mi), Lebanon (4.3 mi), O'Fallon (5.1 mi).

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

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