ZIP Code 62226

Households in ZIP code 62226, near East Saint Louis, earn a median of $70,797, with per-capita income at $39,385. A median home value of $167,000 carries a county property tax rate of 2.03%, which works out to roughly $3,390 annually, or about $283 a month. Adding the 7.35% combined sales tax means everyday purchases take a slightly bigger bite than in many parts of Illinois. Together, these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches here, balancing housing expenses against what's left for groceries, gas, and other routine spending.