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ZIP 62221

Part of Shiloh, IL
Pop. 29,875·Saint Clair County·214th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,084/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$881
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ZIP 62221 · $1,084
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,230/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
$13,008/yr
At $1,084/mo median
Location
CityShiloh
StateIL
CountySaint Clair County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62221 (Shiloh, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,875
Median income
$82,271
Median age
38.5
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
24.8%
20.9%
26.6%
13.3%
14.4%
Under 1824.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.6%
55–6413.3%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
56%
31.5%
White56%
Black31.5%
Hispanic3%
Asian2.5%
Other7%
Education (25+)
21.7%
35%
38.4%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62221 in Shiloh, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$856 → $1,084
up 26.6%
Income
$71,595 → $82,271
up 14.9%
Population
30,512 → 29,875
down 2.1%
Renter share
31.7% → 34.8%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 38.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.5
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 62221 in Shiloh, IL has shifted from $856 to $1,084, up 26.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $71,595 to $82,271 across the same window, up 14.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 62221 in Shiloh, IL losing about 637 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.7% to 34.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.2% to 38.4% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 62221 in Shiloh, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62221 covers Shiloh, IL. The median rent here is $1,084/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($82,271/yr), ZIP 62221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62221 (Shiloh, IL) is $1,084. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62221's median rent of $1,084/mo is $881 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62221 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62221 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #214 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,084/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,084/mo in ZIP 62221. The local median household income is $82,271/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62221?

Rent in ZIP 62221 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 62221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62221 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,084/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($82,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of ZIP 62221 households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62221 compare to the rest of Shiloh?

ZIP 62221 is more affordable than Shiloh overall. At $1,084/mo, it's $298 below the Shiloh citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,084/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 62221's median household income ($82,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62221 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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