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ZIP 62226

Pop. 28,255·Saint Clair County·198th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,219/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$746
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ZIP 62226 · $1,219
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,628/yr
At $1,219/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountySaint Clair County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62226 covers Belleville, IL. The median rent here is $1,219/mo as of July 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 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62226 (Belleville, IL) is $1,219. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62226's median rent of $1,219/mo is $746 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62226 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62226 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #198 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,219/mo.

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 $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,219/mo in ZIP 62226. The local median household income is $70,797/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62226?

Rent in ZIP 62226 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 62226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,219/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($70,797/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 62226 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62226 compare to the rest of Belleville?

ZIP 62226 is pricier than Belleville as a whole. At $1,219/mo, it's $171 above the Belleville citywide median of $1,048/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,219/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 62226's median household income ($70,797/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62226 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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