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ZIP 62959

Part of Marion, IL
Pop. 27,793·Williamson County·216th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,071/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$894
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 62959 · $1,071
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,852/yr
At $1,071/mo median
Location
CityMarion
StateIL
CountyWilliamson County
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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, -0.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 62959 covers Marion, IL. The median rent here is $1,071/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 18% 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

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How much is rent in ZIP code 62959?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 62959 (Marion, IL) is $1,071. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 62959 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 62959's median rent of $1,071/mo is $894 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 62959 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 62959 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #216 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,071/mo.

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 $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,071/mo in ZIP 62959. The local median household income is $71,063/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 62959?

Rent in ZIP 62959 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 62959 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 62959 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,071/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($71,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 62959 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 62959 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 62959 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 62959 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 62959 compare to the rest of Marion?

ZIP 62959 sits right at the Marion citywide median of $1,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 62959 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 62959 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,071/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 62959's median household income ($71,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 62959 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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