Housing by town in Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois has 53 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $801 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $701 in 2015–2019 (+14.3%; Down after inflation).
Brighton Township has the highest median gross rent ($950) and Royal Lakes the lowest ($280).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $801 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 21.5%
- Median household income
- $70,805
- Places
- 53
Cities, towns and townships in Macoupin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Township | — | 21.0% | $52,250 | $173,300 | $2,679 |
| Benld | $826 | 31.4% | $47,850 | $82,400 | $1,222 |
| Bird Township | — | 0.0% | $142,786 | $230,000 | $3,331 |
| Brighton | $815 | 17.1% | $80,214 | $145,000 | $2,652 |
| Brighton Township | $950 | 14.8% | $91,667 | $165,500 | $2,802 |
| Brushy Mound Township | — | 9.6% | — | $269,700 | $4,018 |
| Bunker Hill | $862 | 18.8% | $75,917 | $137,500 | $2,463 |
| Bunker Hill Township | $918 | 21.1% | $104,167 | $183,500 | $2,751 |
| Cahokia Township | $860 | 22.1% | $57,132 | $96,900 | $1,197 |
| Carlinville | $824 | 36.4% | $57,708 | $105,700 | $2,047 |
| Carlinville Township | $801 | 32.4% | $63,984 | $128,600 | $2,423 |
| Chesterfield | — | 2.9% | $60,000 | $86,000 | $964 |
| Chesterfield Township | $639 | 4.5% | $78,065 | $140,300 | $1,610 |
| Dorchester | — | 0.0% | $127,500 | $153,800 | $1,083 |
| Dorchester Township | $833 | 14.1% | $68,690 | $212,100 | $2,569 |
| Eagarville | — | 3.8% | $70,781 | $64,400 | $1,109 |
| East Gillespie | $868 | 14.0% | $63,500 | $135,400 | $2,154 |
| Gillespie | $750 | 27.4% | $82,772 | $91,000 | $1,430 |
| Gillespie Township | $772 | 27.3% | $80,833 | $97,500 | $1,463 |
| Girard | $808 | 45.3% | $50,300 | $98,100 | $1,813 |
| Girard Township | $808 | 37.4% | $52,370 | $124,600 | $1,871 |
| Hettick | $732 | 21.4% | $65,000 | $142,500 | $2,321 |
| Hillyard Township | $282 | 27.0% | $43,636 | $95,300 | $1,875 |
| Honey Point Township | — | 0.0% | $158,893 | — | $2,632 |
| Lake Ka-Ho | — | 11.1% | $44,792 | $59,300 | $556 |
| Medora | $636 | 9.2% | $76,750 | $93,800 | $1,450 |
| Modesto | — | 6.8% | $70,417 | $81,400 | $856 |
| Mount Clare | $596 | 19.8% | $66,875 | $102,500 | $1,313 |
| Mount Olive | $734 | 27.4% | $55,625 | $94,100 | $1,487 |
| Mount Olive Township | $735 | 18.7% | $62,561 | $106,900 | $1,588 |
| Nilwood | — | 4.6% | $46,771 | $47,600 | — |
| Nilwood Township | $742 | 3.0% | $66,250 | $80,400 | $2,068 |
| North Otter Township | — | 0.0% | $135,132 | $273,100 | $3,891 |
| North Palmyra Township | $708 | 16.7% | $61,905 | $121,500 | $1,866 |
| Palmyra | $718 | 20.5% | $44,276 | $87,500 | $948 |
| Polk Township | — | 8.5% | $83,864 | $223,700 | $2,730 |
| Royal Lakes | $280 | 41.8% | — | $54,300 | $1,109 |
| Sawyerville | — | 3.4% | $61,250 | $100,000 | $920 |
| Scottville | — | 15.0% | $71,250 | $103,800 | $950 |
| Scottville Township | — | 7.7% | $51,563 | $119,200 | $1,439 |
| Shaws Point Township | — | 21.2% | $100,938 | $184,700 | $2,250 |
| Shipman | — | 20.2% | $56,771 | $89,400 | $1,628 |
| Shipman Township | $817 | 10.5% | $98,125 | $144,400 | $2,235 |
| South Otter Township | — | 10.9% | $73,750 | $210,000 | $2,833 |
| South Palmyra Township | $706 | 11.6% | $72,292 | $117,100 | $1,070 |
| Standard City | — | 3.3% | $49,333 | $70,000 | $1,265 |
| Staunton | $630 | 25.1% | $57,904 | $143,500 | $2,025 |
| Staunton Township | $636 | 21.1% | $59,583 | $142,000 | $2,038 |
| Virden | $864 | 33.2% | $80,577 | $101,300 | $1,771 |
| Virden Township | $793 | 29.1% | $83,795 | $107,200 | $1,833 |
| Western Mound Township | — | 0.0% | — | $100,000 | $1,733 |
| White City | — | 3.8% | $79,583 | $116,300 | $1,750 |
| Wilsonville | $833 | 34.2% | $45,417 | $85,000 | $1,237 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,700 | $53,900 |
| 2 people | $23,100 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,100 | $76,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,950 | $83,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,800 | $89,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,650 | $95,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,500 | $101,600 |
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Police departments in Macoupin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macoupin County Sheriff's Office | 18,139 | 10 | 60 |
| Carlinville Police Department | 5,537 | 30 | 124 |
| Staunton Police Department | 4,907 | — | — |
| Gillespie Police Department | 4,461 | — | — |
| Virden Police Department | 3,129 | 8 | 41 |
| Mount Olive Police Department | 1,925 | — | — |
| Girard Police Department | 1,760 | — | — |
| Bunker Hill Police Department | 1,582 | — | — |
| Palmyra Police Department | 590 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Macoupin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62626 | 7,876 | $824 | $147,500 | $70,781 | 28.8% |
| 62088 | 6,400 | $642 | $145,800 | $62,808 | 19.2% |
| 62033 | 4,294 | $788 | $106,200 | $78,286 | 25.0% |
| 62690 | 3,838 | $864 | $118,300 | $84,196 | 28.0% |
| 62014 | 3,669 | $918 | $204,400 | $93,233 | 17.0% |
| 62640 | 3,391 | $811 | $171,800 | $66,116 | 25.1% |
| 62069 | 2,897 | $732 | $102,700 | $59,764 | 20.6% |
| 62009 | 1,723 | $813 | $85,100 | $45,217 | 29.0% |
| 62685 | 1,670 | $313 | $154,500 | $64,063 | 12.8% |
| 62674 | 1,447 | $718 | $99,600 | $55,417 | 18.1% |
| 62630 | 924 | — | $147,200 | $112,917 | 0.6% |
| 62667 | 569 | $688 | $154,400 | $63,088 | 11.9% |
| 62093 | 487 | $831 | $86,700 | $45,313 | 34.1% |
| 62649 | 369 | $732 | $161,200 | $71,875 | 9.1% |
| 62079 | 292 | — | $147,000 | $133,333 | 13.6% |
| 62085 | 193 | — | $85,000 | $70,000 | 1.2% |
| 62672 | 151 | — | $47,600 | $46,771 | 4.6% |
| 62023 | 139 | — | $65,000 | $71,458 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Macoupin County
Which place in Macoupin County has the highest rent?
Brighton Township has the highest median gross rent, $950 (±$147) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Macoupin County has the lowest rent?
Royal Lakes has the lowest median gross rent, $280 (±$37) a month.
What is the median rent in Macoupin County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Macoupin County is $801 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macoupin County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macoupin County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Macoupin County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures last updated on .