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ZIP 62010

Part of Bethalto, IL
Pop. 11,028·Madison County·210th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,117/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$848
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62010 · $1,117
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,020/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
$13,404/yr
At $1,117/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMadison County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62010 (Bethalto, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,028
Median income
$71,408
Median age
41.1
Renters
17.5%
Age distribution
20.8%
21.2%
21.8%
13.5%
22.7%
Under 1820.8%
18–3421.2%
35–5421.8%
55–6413.5%
65+22.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
92.1%
White92.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other6%
Education (25+)
33.7%
28.8%
31.4%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
82.5%
17.5%
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62010 in Bethalto, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,886 → $71,408
up 5.2%
Population
11,264 → 11,028
down 2.1%
Renter share
20.7% → 17.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 31.4%
+4.7 pts

Median household income grew from $67,886 to $71,408 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 11,264 to 11,028 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 17.5% of households rent today, against 20.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.7% to 31.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62010 covers Bethalto, IL. The median rent here is $1,117/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($71,408/yr), ZIP 62010 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 62010?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62010 (Bethalto, IL) is $1,117. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62010 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62010's median rent of $1,117/mo is $848 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62010 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62010 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #210 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,117/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62010?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,117/mo in ZIP 62010. The local median household income is $71,408/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62010?

Rent in ZIP 62010 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62010 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62010 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,117/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($71,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62010 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62010 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of ZIP 62010 households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62010 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62010 compare to the rest of Bethalto?

ZIP 62010 sits right at the Bethalto citywide median of $1,117/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62010 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62010 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,117/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 62010's median household income ($71,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62010 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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