East St. Louis
City in St. Clair County, Illinois
East St. Louis is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, with 18,469 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Washington Park, 2.2 miles NE.
- 18,469residents (2020 Census)
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.1 km²
- 1,324 / sq mipopulation density
- 62205main ZIP code (4 in total)
About East St. Louis
East St. Louis or East Saint Louis, also known as ESTL, is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, and the Gateway Arch National Park. East St. Louis is in the Metro East region of Southern Illinois. East St. Louis was Illinois's fourth-largest city in 1950, when its population peaked at 82,366. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,469, less than one-quarter of the 1950 census and a decline of almost one-third since 2010.
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Living in East St. Louis
- Median household income
- $35,700
- Median home value
- $52,600
- Median rent
- $847/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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East St. Louis had 18,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,324 per sq mi (511 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East St. Louis at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Clair County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,469 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.95 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.6164° N, 90.1305° W |
| ZIP codes | 62205, 62201, 62204, 62207 |
| Official website | cesl.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1722255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East St. Louis
- Washington Park2.2 mi NE
- Sauget2.4 mi SW
- Fairmont City2.6 mi NE
- Brooklyn3.3 mi NW
- Cahokia Heights3.3 mi SW
- Venice4.4 mi NW
- Madison5.1 mi N
- Caseyville5.3 mi E
- St. Louis, MO6.3 mi W
- Fairview Heights6.9 mi E
- Granite City7.8 mi N
- Collinsville8.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East St. Louis
What county is East St. Louis in?
East St. Louis is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What is the population of East St. Louis, IL?
18,469 people lived in East St. Louis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East St. Louis, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62205. Other ZIP codes: 62201, 62204, 62207.
What towns are near East St. Louis?
Washington Park (2.2 mi), Sauget (2.4 mi), Fairmont City (2.6 mi), Brooklyn (3.3 mi), Cahokia Heights (3.3 mi).
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