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ZIP 61866

Part of Rantoul, IL
Pop. 13,470·Champaign County·228th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$808/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$1,157
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61866 · $808
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$645
1 BR
$645
2 BR
$766
3 BR
$979
4 BR+
$1,017
Research median
$766/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$9,696/yr
At $808/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
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Rents are softening (up only 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61866 (Rantoul, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,470
Median income
$50,686
Median age
36.9
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
20.5%
24.6%
14.7%
15.3%
Under 1824.9%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.6%
55–6414.7%
65+15.3%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
55.3%
16.9%
19.1%
White55.3%
Black16.9%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian1%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
44.2%
36.3%
12.7%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma44.2%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+12.7%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61866 in Rantoul, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,445 → $50,686
up 11.5%
Population
13,631 → 13,470
down 1.2%
Renter share
47.3% → 42.9%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 12.7%
-3.8 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.9
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,445 in 2021 to $50,686 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 13,631 residents to roughly 13,470. Renters now make up 42.9% of households, compared with 47.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.7% of adults here, versus 16.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 61866

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61866 covers Rantoul, IL. The median rent here is $808/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $645/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $766/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($50,686/yr), ZIP 61866 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61866?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61866 (Rantoul, IL) is $808. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61866 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61866's median rent of $808/mo is $1,157 (59%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61866 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61866 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #228 out of 230 ZIPs at $808/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61866?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $808/mo in ZIP 61866. The local median household income is $50,686/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61866?

Rent in ZIP 61866 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61866 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61866 is considered very affordable for renters. At $808/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($50,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61866 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61866 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 61866 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61866 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61866 compare to the rest of Rantoul?

ZIP 61866 sits right at the Rantoul citywide median of $808/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61866 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61866 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $808/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 61866's median household income ($50,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61866 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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