ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 62025

Part of Edwardsville, IL

Pop. 35,520·Madison County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,588/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$344

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 62025 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 62025 · $1,588

More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$1,990

Research median

$1,340/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 62025 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 62025 changed +7.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,741) is $2,519 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,990).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 62095, 8 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,156/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 62025. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,056/yr

At $1,588/mo median

Location

CityEdwardsville

StateIL

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62025 (Edwardsville, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,520

Median income

$100,741

Median age

37.3

Renters

26.8%

Age distribution

20.9%

27%

25.2%

12.5%

14.3%

Under 1820.9%

18–3427%

35–5425.2%

55–6412.5%

65+14.3%

Gender

46.7%

53.3%

Male46.7%

Female53.3%

Race & ethnicity

87.6%

White87.6%

Black5.6%

Hispanic3.4%

Asian1.3%

Other2%

Education (25+)

19.2%

27%

51.3%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma19.2%

Some college27%

Bachelor's+51.3%

Housing tenure

73.2%

26.8%

Owner73.2%

Renter26.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 62025 in Edwardsville, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,320 → $1,588

up 20.3%

Income

$87,990 → $100,741

up 14.5%

Population

34,663 → 35,520

up 2.5%

Renter share

26.7% → 26.8%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

50.1% → 51.3%

+1.2 pts

Median age

34.6 → 37.3

+2.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 62025 in Edwardsville, IL paid around $1,320 a month. That figure now sits near $1,588, up 20.3% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $87,990 to $100,741 across the same window, up 14.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 62025 in Edwardsville, IL adding about 857 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 62025 in Edwardsville, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 62025

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 62025

About renting in ZIP 62025

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 62025 covers Edwardsville, IL. The median rent here is $1,588/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($100,741/yr), ZIP 62025 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,588/mo in ZIP 62025. The local median household income is $100,741/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62025?

Rent in ZIP 62025 has risen 7.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 62025 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62025 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #152 of 227 at $1,588/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 62025 changed +7.6%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.