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ZIP 62208

Pop. 16,821·Saint Clair County·183rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,411/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$554
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62208 · $1,411
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,320/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
$16,932/yr
At $1,411/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountySaint Clair County
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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 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,821
Median income
$80,205
Median age
40.8
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
21.5%
20.3%
24.3%
15%
18.9%
Under 1821.5%
18–3420.3%
35–5424.3%
55–6415%
65+18.9%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
50.3%
29.8%
White50.3%
Black29.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian3.8%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
24%
34.5%
34.3%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma24%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+34.3%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62208 in Fairview Heights, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,890 → $80,205
up 13.1%
Population
16,898 → 16,821
down 0.5%
Renter share
38.9% → 33.2%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 34.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.8
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,890 in 2021 to $80,205 more recently. About 33.2% of households rent today, against 38.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.8% to 34.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62208 covers Fairview Heights, IL. The median rent here is $1,411/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($80,205/yr), ZIP 62208 ranks as affordable 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 62208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) is $1,411. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62208's median rent of $1,411/mo is $554 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62208 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62208 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #183 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,411/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,411/mo in ZIP 62208. The local median household income is $80,205/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62208?

Rent in ZIP 62208 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,411/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($80,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 62208 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62208 compare to the rest of Fairview Heights?

ZIP 62208 is pricier than Fairview Heights as a whole. At $1,411/mo, it's $32 above the Fairview Heights citywide median of $1,379/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,411/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 62208's median household income ($80,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62208 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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