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ZIP 60073

Pop. 62,868·Lake County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,370/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$405
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ZIP 60073 · $2,370
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,910/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,440/yr
At $2,370/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60073 (Round Lake, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,868
Median income
$98,514
Median age
34
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
28.2%
23%
29.9%
Under 1828.2%
18–3423%
35–5429.9%
55–6410.1%
65+8.8%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
47.6%
White46.6%
Black4.3%
Hispanic47.6%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
19.2%
28.2%
25.3%
27.3%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60073 in Round Lake, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,566 → $98,514
up 17.9%
Population
62,719 → 62,868
up 0.2%
Renter share
22.8% → 21.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 27.3%
+1.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60073 in Round Lake, IL now reports about $98,514, up from $83,566 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60073 covers Round Lake, IL. The median rent here is $2,370/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($98,514/yr), ZIP 60073 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60073 (Round Lake, IL) is $2,370. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60073's median rent of $2,370/mo is $405 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60073 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60073 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #52 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,370/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,370/mo in ZIP 60073. The local median household income is $98,514/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60073?

Rent in ZIP 60073 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60073 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,370/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($98,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60073 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 60073 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60073 compare to the rest of Round Lake?

ZIP 60073 is pricier than Round Lake as a whole. At $2,370/mo, it's $20 above the Round Lake citywide median of $2,350/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,370/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 60073's median household income ($98,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60073 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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