ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 62220

Part of Belleville, IL

Pop. 19,152·Saint Clair County·215th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,052/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

-1.5%

vs US Median

-$880

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 62220 · $1,052

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR+

$1,610

Research median

$1,080/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 62220 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,952) is $1,649 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,610).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 62220. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,624/yr

At $1,052/mo median

Location

CityBelleville

StateIL

CountySaint Clair County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62220 (Belleville, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,152

Median income

$65,952

Median age

39.9

Renters

37%

Age distribution

21.6%

20.1%

28.9%

13%

16.4%

Under 1821.6%

18–3420.1%

35–5428.9%

55–6413%

65+16.4%

Gender

46.1%

53.9%

Male46.1%

Female53.9%

Race & ethnicity

69%

22.2%

White69%

Black22.2%

Hispanic2.1%

Asian1.2%

Other5.5%

Education (25+)

27%

38.3%

28.8%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma27%

Some college38.3%

Bachelor's+28.8%

Housing tenure

63%

37%

Owner63%

Renter37%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62220 in Belleville, IL has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,920 → $65,952

up 1.6%

Population

18,160 → 19,152

up 5.5%

Renter share

32.1% → 37%

+4.9 pts

Bachelor's+

27.8% → 28.8%

+1.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $64,920 to $65,952 across the same window, up 1.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 18,160 residents to roughly 19,152. Renters now make up 37% of households, compared with 32.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 62220 covers Belleville, IL. The median rent here is $1,052/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($65,952/yr), ZIP 62220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,052/mo in ZIP 62220. The local median household income is $65,952/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62220?

Rent in ZIP 62220 has risen 1.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 62220 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62220 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #215 of 227 at $1,052/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 62220 changed +1.8%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.