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ZIP 60035

Pop. 30,398·Lake County·8th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,980/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$1,015
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60035 · $2,980
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,660
Research median
$2,460/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
$35,760/yr
At $2,980/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60035 (Highland Park, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,398
Median income
$168,094
Median age
45
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
23.8%
13.2%
24.7%
13.9%
24.3%
Under 1823.8%
18–3413.2%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.9%
65+24.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black2%
Hispanic11%
Asian2.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
13%
76.9%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma7.4%
Some college13%
Bachelor's+76.9%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60035 in Highland Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$153,199 → $168,094
up 9.7%
Population
30,251 → 30,398
up 0.5%
Renter share
16.4% → 16.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
76.4% → 76.9%
+0.5 pts
Median age
48.4 → 45
-3.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60035 in Highland Park, IL now reports about $168,094, up from $153,199 in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 60035

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60035 covers Highland Park, IL. The median rent here is $2,980/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($168,094/yr), ZIP 60035 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60035?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60035 (Highland Park, IL) is $2,980. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60035 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60035's median rent of $2,980/mo is $1,015 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60035 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60035 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #8 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,980/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,980/mo in ZIP 60035. The local median household income is $168,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60035?

Rent in ZIP 60035 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60035 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60035 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,980/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($168,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60035 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60035 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 60035 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60035 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60035 compare to the rest of Highland Park?

ZIP 60035 sits right at the Highland Park citywide median of $2,980/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60035 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60035 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,980/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 60035's median household income ($168,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60035 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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