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ZIP 61920

Pop. 20,951·Coles County·230th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$730/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$1,235
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61920 · $730
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,000/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
$8,760/yr
At $730/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyColes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61920 (Charleston, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,951
Median income
$52,429
Median age
30.6
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
14.9%
39.7%
20.3%
15%
Under 1814.9%
18–3439.7%
35–5420.3%
55–6410.1%
65+15%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White87%
Black5.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian1.8%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
27.8%
31.2%
34.9%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61920 in Charleston, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,684 → $52,429
up 3.4%
Population
21,341 → 20,951
down 1.8%
Renter share
46.7% → 46.7%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 34.9%
+0.5 pts
Median age
29.3 → 30.6
+1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $50,684 to $52,429 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% shift. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 21,341 residents to roughly 20,951.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61920 covers Charleston, IL. The median rent here is $730/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($52,429/yr), ZIP 61920 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61920?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61920 (Charleston, IL) is $730. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61920 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61920's median rent of $730/mo is $1,235 (63%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61920 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61920 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #230 out of 230 ZIPs at $730/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61920?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $29,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $730/mo in ZIP 61920. The local median household income is $52,429/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61920?

Rent in ZIP 61920 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 61920 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61920 is considered very affordable for renters. At $730/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($52,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61920 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61920 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of ZIP 61920 households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61920 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61920 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 61920 sits right at the Charleston citywide median of $730/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61920 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61920 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $730/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 61920's median household income ($52,429/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61920 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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