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ZIP 60085

Part of Waukegan, IL
Pop. 72,341·Lake County·136th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,724/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$241
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ZIP 60085 · $1,724
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,540/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
$20,688/yr
At $1,724/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60085 (Waukegan, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,341
Median income
$66,793
Median age
34.6
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
23.4%
27.1%
26.6%
Under 1823.4%
18–3427.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.7%
65+11.2%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
25.2%
15%
64.3%
White25.2%
Black15%
Hispanic64.3%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
27.6%
29.6%
24.3%
18.5%
No HS diploma27.6%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+18.5%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60085 in Waukegan, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,239 → $66,793
up 23.1%
Population
73,053 → 72,341
down 1.0%
Renter share
55.7% → 51.8%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 18.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
33.2 → 34.6
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60085 in Waukegan, IL now reports about $66,793, up from $54,239 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 73,053 residents to roughly 72,341. Renters now make up 51.8% of households, compared with 55.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60085 covers Waukegan, IL. The median rent here is $1,724/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,793/yr), ZIP 60085 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60085?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60085 (Waukegan, IL) is $1,724. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60085 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60085's median rent of $1,724/mo is $241 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60085 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60085 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #136 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,724/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60085?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,724/mo in ZIP 60085. The local median household income is $66,793/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60085?

Rent in ZIP 60085 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60085 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60085 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,724/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,793/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60085 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60085 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 60085 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60085 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60085 compare to the rest of Waukegan?

ZIP 60085 is pricier than Waukegan as a whole. At $1,724/mo, it's $76 above the Waukegan citywide median of $1,648/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60085 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60085 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,724/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 60085's median household income ($66,793/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60085 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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