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ZIP 62206

Part of Cahokia, IL
Pop. 12,959·Saint Clair County·203rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,191/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-13.4%
vs US Median
-$774
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ZIP 62206 · $1,191
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,190/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
$14,292/yr
At $1,191/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountySaint Clair 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, -13.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62206 (Cahokia, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,959
Median income
$33,838
Median age
30.3
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
36.5%
21.3%
19.7%
12.7%
Under 1836.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5419.7%
55–6412.7%
65+9.8%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
28.7%
59.1%
White28.7%
Black59.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.6%
Other8.8%
Education (25+)
12.6%
45%
29.4%
13%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma45%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+13%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62206 in Cahokia, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,764 → $33,838
up 10.0%
Population
13,433 → 12,959
down 3.5%
Renter share
53% → 44.5%
-8.5 pts
Bachelor's+
10.1% → 13%
+2.9 pts
Median age
32.3 → 30.3
-2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 62206 in Cahokia, IL now reports about $33,838, up from $30,764 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 13,433 residents to roughly 12,959. Renters now make up 44.5% of households, compared with 53% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13% of adults here, versus 10.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62206 covers Cahokia, IL. The median rent here is $1,191/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($33,838/yr), ZIP 62206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62206 (Cahokia, IL) is $1,191. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62206's median rent of $1,191/mo is $774 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62206 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #203 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,191/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,191/mo in ZIP 62206. The local median household income is $33,838/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62206?

Rent in ZIP 62206 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62206 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,191/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($33,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62206 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 62206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 62206 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62206 compare to the rest of Cahokia?

ZIP 62206 is more affordable than Cahokia overall. At $1,191/mo, it's $184 below the Cahokia citywide median of $1,375/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,191/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 62206's median household income ($33,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62206 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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