ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 62226

Part of Belleville, IL

Pop. 28,255·Saint Clair County·195th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,244/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$688

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ZIP 62226 · $1,244

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$860

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,400

4 BR+

$1,620

Research median

$1,090/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 62226 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 62226 changed +4.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,797) is $1,770 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,620).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 62220, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,052/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 62226. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,928/yr

At $1,244/mo median

Location

CityBelleville

StateIL

CountySaint Clair County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62226 (Belleville, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,255

Median income

$70,797

Median age

43.6

Renters

33%

Age distribution

19.9%

20.5%

24%

16%

19.6%

Under 1819.9%

18–3420.5%

35–5424%

55–6416%

65+19.6%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

64.6%

24.8%

White64.6%

Black24.8%

Hispanic2.3%

Asian2.3%

Other6%

Education (25+)

27.5%

35.3%

32.1%

No HS diploma5.1%

HS diploma27.5%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+32.1%

Housing tenure

67%

33%

Owner67%

Renter33%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 62226 in Belleville, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$985 → $1,244

up 26.3%

Income

$56,875 → $70,797

up 24.5%

Population

29,504 → 28,255

down 4.2%

Renter share

38.1% → 33%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

31.6% → 32.1%

+0.5 pts

Median age

40.4 → 43.6

+3.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 62226 in Belleville, IL has increased 26.3% since 2022, going from about $985 per month to roughly $1,244 today. Household income in the area moved from $56,875 to $70,797 across the same window, up 24.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,504 to 28,255 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 38.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 62226 in Belleville, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 62226 covers Belleville, IL. The median rent here is $1,244/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($70,797/yr), ZIP 62226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,244/mo in ZIP 62226. The local median household income is $70,797/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62226?

Rent in ZIP 62226 has risen 4.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 62226 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62226 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #195 of 227 at $1,244/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 62226 changed +4.3%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.