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ZIP 60046

Pop. 34,613·Lake County·45th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,388/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$426
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ZIP 60046 · $2,388
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,656/yr
At $2,388/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.2% YoY, +1.9% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 60046 covers Lindenhurst, IL. The median rent here is $2,388/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($126,042/yr), ZIP 60046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60046?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60046 (Lindenhurst, IL) is $2,388. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60046's median rent of $2,388/mo is $426 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 60046 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60046 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #45 out of 236 ZIPs tracked at $2,388/mo.

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 $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,388/mo in ZIP 60046. The local median household income is $126,042/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60046?

Rent in ZIP 60046 has increased 18.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,388/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($126,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.8% of ZIP 60046 households are renters, while 84.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 60046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60046 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,388/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 60046's median household income ($126,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60046 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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