ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 62959

Part of Marion, IL

Pop. 27,793·Williamson County·209th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,113/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$819

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 62959 · $1,113

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$740

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR+

$1,390

Research median

$1,020/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 62959 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 62959 changed +5.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,063) is $1,777 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,390).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 62948, 9 miles away, rents for 16% less ($938/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 62959. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,356/yr

At $1,113/mo median

Location

CityMarion

StateIL

CountyWilliamson County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 62959 (Marion, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,793

Median income

$71,063

Median age

41.8

Renters

29%

Age distribution

21%

17.4%

28.3%

13.1%

20.3%

Under 1821%

18–3417.4%

35–5428.3%

55–6413.1%

65+20.3%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

86.8%

White86.8%

Black6.9%

Hispanic2.8%

Asian2%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

30.3%

35.3%

26.9%

No HS diploma7.4%

HS diploma30.3%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+26.9%

Housing tenure

71%

29%

Owner71%

Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 62959 in Marion, IL has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,341 → $71,063

up 28.4%

Population

27,446 → 27,793

up 1.3%

Renter share

30.2% → 29%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

26.8% → 26.9%

+0.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,341 in 2021 to $71,063 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 62959 in Marion, IL adding about 347 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 62959 covers Marion, IL. The median rent here is $1,113/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($71,063/yr), ZIP 62959 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 62959?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in ZIP 62959. The local median household income is $71,063/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62959?

Rent in ZIP 62959 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a 0.0% change. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

How does ZIP 62959 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62959 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #209 of 227 at $1,113/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 62959 changed +5.8%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.