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ZIP 62526

Part of Decatur, IL
Pop. 30,483·Macon County·224th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$907/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.9%
vs US Median
-$1,058
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62526 · $907
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,100/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$10,884/yr
At $907/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMacon County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -14.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62526 (Decatur, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,483
Median income
$49,062
Median age
42.2
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
19.2%
23.1%
21.4%
13.8%
22.5%
Under 1819.2%
18–3423.1%
35–5421.4%
55–6413.8%
65+22.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
22.4%
White66.3%
Black22.4%
Hispanic3%
Asian2.4%
Other6%
Education (25+)
43.3%
27.4%
20.7%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma43.3%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62526 in Decatur, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,549 → $49,062
up 15.3%
Population
31,039 → 30,483
down 1.8%
Renter share
41.9% → 39.2%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 20.7%
+1.1 pts
Median age
43.8 → 42.2
-1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,549 to $49,062 across the same window, up 15.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,039 to 30,483 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 39.2% of households rent today, against 41.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 62526 covers Decatur, IL. The median rent here is $907/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($49,062/yr), ZIP 62526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62526?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62526 (Decatur, IL) is $907. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62526's median rent of $907/mo is $1,058 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62526 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62526 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #224 out of 229 ZIPs at $907/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $907/mo in ZIP 62526. The local median household income is $49,062/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62526?

Rent in ZIP 62526 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 62526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $907/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($49,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 62526 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62526 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 62526 is more affordable than Decatur overall. At $907/mo, it's $112 below the Decatur citywide median of $1,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62526 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $907/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 62526's median household income ($49,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62526 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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