FY2027 Small Area FMR · Walnut Hill, IL
ZIP 62893 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62893 (Walnut Hill, IL) is $1,010 a month, down 1.9% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Jefferson County, IL area-wide FMR of $994.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 62893 sits in the Jefferson County, IL area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62893 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jefferson County, IL is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $994 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 62893 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Marion County, IL (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $666 – $814 | $761 | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $766 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $994 | $1,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,186 | $1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,320 | $1,590 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62893 lies mainly in Jefferson County and Marion County. See the Jefferson County, IL county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 62893?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62893 are $740 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,270 (3 BR) and $1,550 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62893?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62893 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 62893?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jefferson County, IL area apply: median family income $83,300, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.