ZIP Code 62206

In ZIP code 62206, near East Saint Louis, households bring in a median of $33,838 a year, while per-capita income sits at $19,330. With home values averaging $53,200, property taxes at the county's 2.03% rate run about $1,080 annually, a real line item against that income. Add a 7.35% sales tax on purchases, and daily spending carries its own weight. These figures sketch a tight budget where housing costs stay contained but everyday expenses and taxes together claim a meaningful share of what families earn.