ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60046

Pop. 34,613·Lake County·61st most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,258/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$326
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 60046 · $2,258
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60046 changed +9.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($126,042) is $3,151 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,040).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60002, 4 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,011/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60046. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$27,096/yr
At $2,258/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60046 (Lindenhurst, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,613
Median income
$126,042
Median age
38.4
Renters
15.8%
Age distribution
25%
20.2%
28.4%
14.1%
12.3%
Under 1825%
18–3420.2%
35–5428.4%
55–6414.1%
65+12.3%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
16.6%
White75.2%
Black4%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian6.7%
Education (25+)
23%
26.1%
45.7%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma23%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
84.2%
15.8%
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60046 in Lindenhurst, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$112,077 → $126,042
up 12.5%
Population
35,225 → 34,613
down 1.7%
Renter share
17.8% → 15.8%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.5% → 45.7%
+5.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60046 in Lindenhurst, IL now reports about $126,042, up from $112,077 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60046 in Lindenhurst, IL losing about 612 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 17.8% to 15.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.5% to 45.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60046 covers Lindenhurst, IL. The median rent here is $2,258/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($126,042/yr), ZIP 60046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,258/mo in ZIP 60046. The local median household income is $126,042/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60046?

Rent in ZIP 60046 has risen 9.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 60046 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60046 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 227 at $2,258/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60046 changed +9.3%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,258/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 60046's median household income ($126,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60046 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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