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Belleville, IL — ZIP 62220

Population: 19,152 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62220 (Belleville, IL) is $153,116 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $171,000 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,032/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,116

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$153,116
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+49.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$155,566
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$171,000
Median list price
$146,200
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,032/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Belle Valley SD 119, Belleville SD 118, Belleville Area Special Services
Schools include
Belle Valley School, Central Jr High School, Douglas Elem School, Franklin Elem School, Henry Raab Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sauget Area 1 (12 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
149
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
203
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
75,026
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,874

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Ben Emge Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
39
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-510 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
65.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,069
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,602
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
463

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 62220State medianUS median
Typical home value$153,116$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$171,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,032/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,069$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 62220?
$153,116.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62220?
$171,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62220?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62220?
Typical rent: $1,032/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62220?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 62220 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62220. 49 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62220?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62220?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62220?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62220?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 62220 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 62220?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62220?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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