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ZIP 62901

Pop. 22,946·Jackson County·236th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$702/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.1%
Month-over-Month
-7.6%
vs US Median
-$1,260
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62901 · $702
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,390
Research median
$980/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$8,424/yr
At $702/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.1% YoY, -7.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62901 (Carbondale, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,946
Median income
$35,089
Median age
25.2
Renters
70%
Age distribution
15%
49.8%
16.4%
Under 1815%
18–3449.8%
35–5416.4%
55–648%
65+10.8%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
24.8%
White59.6%
Black24.8%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian6.8%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
17.2%
29.4%
48.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
30%
70%
Owner30%
Renter70%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62901 in Carbondale, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,304 → $35,089
up 28.5%
Population
23,296 → 22,946
down 1.5%
Renter share
68.6% → 70%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
46.2% → 48.6%
+2.4 pts
Median age
25.8 → 25.2
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $35,089 today, compared with $27,304 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 23,296 to 22,946 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 46.2% to 48.6%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 62901 covers Carbondale, IL. The median rent here is $702/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($35,089/yr), ZIP 62901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62901?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62901 (Carbondale, IL) is $702. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62901's median rent of $702/mo is $1,260 (64%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 62901 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #236 out of 236 ZIPs at $702/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $28,000/year (~$13/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $702/mo in ZIP 62901. The local median household income is $35,089/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62901?

Rent in ZIP 62901 has decreased 2.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 62901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $702/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($35,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70% of ZIP 62901 households are renters, while 30% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 62901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 62901 compare to the rest of Carbondale?

ZIP 62901 is pricier than Carbondale as a whole. At $702/mo, it's $3 above the Carbondale citywide median of $699/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62901 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $702/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 62901's median household income ($35,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62901 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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