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ZIP 62249

Part of Highland, IL
Pop. 16,205·Madison County·201st most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.2%
vs US Median
-$765
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ZIP 62249 · $1,200
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$990/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +21.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62249 (Highland, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,205
Median income
$90,424
Median age
43.6
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
19.8%
19%
25.1%
16.1%
20%
Under 1819.8%
18–3419%
35–5425.1%
55–6416.1%
65+20%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
91.6%
White91.6%
Hispanic3%
Asian1.3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
24.6%
33.1%
39.2%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62249 in Highland, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,043 → $90,424
up 8.9%
Population
16,671 → 16,205
down 2.8%
Renter share
23.8% → 19.3%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 39.2%
+6.0 pts
Median age
41.5 → 43.6
+2.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,043 in 2021 to $90,424 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 16,671 residents to roughly 16,205. Renters now make up 19.3% of households, compared with 23.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.2% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 62249

Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 62249 covers Highland, IL. The median rent here is $1,200/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($90,424/yr), ZIP 62249 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 62249?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62249 (Highland, IL) is $1,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62249's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62249 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62249 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #201 out of 229 ZIPs at $1,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in ZIP 62249. The local median household income is $90,424/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62249?

Rent in ZIP 62249 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 62249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62249 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($90,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62249 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 62249 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62249 compare to the rest of Highland?

ZIP 62249 sits right at the Highland citywide median of $1,200/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62249 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 62249's median household income ($90,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62249 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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