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ZIP 60089

Pop. 42,872·Lake County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,444/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$479
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ZIP 60089 · $2,444
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,300
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,560/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
$29,328/yr
At $2,444/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.5% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60089 (Buffalo Grove, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,872
Median income
$129,401
Median age
42
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
24.5%
15.4%
32%
12.2%
15.8%
Under 1824.5%
18–3415.4%
35–5432%
55–6412.2%
65+15.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
29.8%
White59.2%
Black3.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian29.8%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
18.6%
68.6%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60089 in Buffalo Grove, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,246 → $129,401
up 6.7%
Population
42,993 → 42,872
down 0.3%
Renter share
19.4% → 20.2%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
67.3% → 68.6%
+1.3 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60089 in Buffalo Grove, IL now reports about $129,401, up from $121,246 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60089 covers Buffalo Grove, IL. The median rent here is $2,444/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($129,401/yr), ZIP 60089 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60089?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60089 (Buffalo Grove, IL) is $2,444. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60089 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60089's median rent of $2,444/mo is $479 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60089 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60089 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #43 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,444/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60089?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,444/mo in ZIP 60089. The local median household income is $129,401/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60089?

Rent in ZIP 60089 has increased 16.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60089 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60089 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,444/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($129,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60089 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60089 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 60089 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60089 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60089 compare to the rest of Buffalo Grove?

ZIP 60089 is pricier than Buffalo Grove as a whole. At $2,444/mo, it's $26 above the Buffalo Grove citywide median of $2,418/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60089 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60089 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,444/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 60089's median household income ($129,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60089 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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