ZIP code 62243
Where is ZIP code 62243?
Freeburg, Illinois
St. Clair County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 62243 belongs to Freeburg, Illinois in St. Clair County. 62243 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 618. About 6,418 people live in the 62243 area, where the median household income is $103,342. The closest ZIP codes are 62285 (Smithton, 4 mi west), 62222 (Belleville, 4.2 mi northwest) and 62264 (New Athens, 6.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 62243 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Freeburg |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 618 |
| Coordinates | 38.408, -89.9181 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 622 |
Population and income in 62243
| Population | 6,418 · higher than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 124 · higher than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · higher than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $103,342 · higher than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,679 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $279,500 · higher than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,079 a month |
| Housing units | 2,532 |
| Households | 2,393 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 51.69 sq mi (plus 2.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62243. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 62243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62285 | Smithton, IL | 4 mi W | Standard |
| 62222 | Belleville, IL | 4.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 62264 | New Athens, IL | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 62220 | Belleville, IL | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 62248 | Hecker, IL | 8.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 62258 | Mascoutah, IL | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 62221 | Belleville, IL | 9.3 mi N | Standard |
| 62260 | Millstadt, IL | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62226 | Belleville, IL | 9.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 62225 | Scott Air Force Base, IL | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 62255 | Lenzburg, IL | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 62269 | O Fallon, IL | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 62243 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 62243
123 MAIN ST
FREEBURG IL 62243
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (62243-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 62243?
- 62243 is a Freeburg, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 62243 in?
- ZIP code 62243 is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 62243 in?
- 62243 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 62243?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 62243 use area code 618.
- What is the population of ZIP code 62243?
- About 6,418 people live in ZIP code 62243, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 62243?
- The median household income in 62243 is $103,342 a year, higher than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 62243?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 62243 are 62285 (Smithton, 4 miles), 62222 (Belleville, 4.2 miles), 62264 (New Athens, 6.8 miles) and 62220 (Belleville, 8.1 miles).