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ZIP 60004

Pop. 51,835·Cook County·79th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,171/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$206
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ZIP 60004 · $2,171
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,190/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
$26,052/yr
At $2,171/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60004 (Arlington Heights, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,835
Median income
$128,979
Median age
41.8
Renters
22%
Age distribution
24.1%
15.7%
27.4%
13.3%
19.5%
Under 1824.1%
18–3415.7%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.3%
65+19.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
74.7%
White74.7%
Black3.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian10.5%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
14.9%
20.8%
60.1%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,352 → $2,171
up 60.6%
Income
$108,890 → $128,979
up 18.4%
Population
52,344 → 51,835
down 1.0%
Renter share
23.1% → 22%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.8% → 60.1%
+1.3 pts
Median age
42.3 → 41.8
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL has shifted from $1,352 to $2,171, up 60.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL now reports about $128,979, up from $108,890 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL losing about 509 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60004 in Arlington Heights, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60004 covers Arlington Heights, IL. The median rent here is $2,171/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($128,979/yr), ZIP 60004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60004 (Arlington Heights, IL) is $2,171. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60004's median rent of $2,171/mo is $206 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60004 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60004 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #79 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,171/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,171/mo in ZIP 60004. The local median household income is $128,979/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60004?

Rent in ZIP 60004 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,171/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($128,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 60004 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60004 compare to the rest of Arlington Heights?

ZIP 60004 is pricier than Arlington Heights as a whole. At $2,171/mo, it's $222 above the Arlington Heights citywide median of $1,949/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,171/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 60004's median household income ($128,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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