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ZIP 60099

Part of Zion, IL
Pop. 30,881·Lake County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,526/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$439
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60099 · $1,526
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,490/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
$18,312/yr
At $1,526/mo median
Location
CityZion
StateIL
CountyLake County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60099 (Zion, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,881
Median income
$66,109
Median age
34.1
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
26.9%
24.6%
23.1%
12.4%
12.9%
Under 1826.9%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.1%
55–6412.4%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
22.5%
42%
White37.6%
Black22.5%
Hispanic42%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
34.7%
34.1%
15.5%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+15.5%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60099 in Zion, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,042 → $66,109
up 8.3%
Population
31,514 → 30,881
down 2.0%
Renter share
36.3% → 35.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 15.5%
-0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60099 in Zion, IL now reports about $66,109, up from $61,042 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 31,514 residents to roughly 30,881.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60099 covers Zion, IL. The median rent here is $1,526/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,109/yr), ZIP 60099 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60099?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60099 (Zion, IL) is $1,526. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60099 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60099's median rent of $1,526/mo is $439 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60099 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60099 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #162 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,526/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60099?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,526/mo in ZIP 60099. The local median household income is $66,109/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60099?

Rent in ZIP 60099 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60099 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60099 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,526/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60099 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60099 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 60099 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60099 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60099 compare to the rest of Zion?

ZIP 60099 sits right at the Zion citywide median of $1,526/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60099 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60099 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,526/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 60099's median household income ($66,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60099 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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