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ZIP 62095

Pop. 10,726·Madison County·218th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,000/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$965
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62095 · $1,000
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,040/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
$12,000/yr
At $1,000/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, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62095 (Wood River, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,726
Median income
$65,013
Median age
40.6
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
18.9%
25.1%
23.2%
15.9%
16.9%
Under 1818.9%
18–3425.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6415.9%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black4.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
41.3%
37.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma41.3%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62095 in Wood River, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,597 → $65,013
up 9.1%
Population
10,703 → 10,726
up 0.2%
Renter share
28.7% → 32.2%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.2% → 15.9%
+0.7 pts
Median age
36.5 → 40.6
+4.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,597 in 2021 to $65,013 more recently. The renter share has risen from 28.7% to 32.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 62095

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62095 covers Wood River, IL. The median rent here is $1,000/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($65,013/yr), ZIP 62095 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 62095?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62095 (Wood River, IL) is $1,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62095 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62095's median rent of $1,000/mo is $965 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62095 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62095 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #218 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62095?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,000/mo in ZIP 62095. The local median household income is $65,013/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62095?

Rent in ZIP 62095 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62095 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62095 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,000/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($65,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62095 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62095 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of ZIP 62095 households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62095 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62095 compare to the rest of Wood River?

ZIP 62095 sits right at the Wood River citywide median of $1,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62095 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62095 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,000/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 62095's median household income ($65,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62095 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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