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ZIP 60156

Pop. 28,800·McHenry County·80th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,160/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$195
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60156 · $2,160
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$2,100/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
$25,920/yr
At $2,160/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMcHenry County
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Rents are softening (up only 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60156 (Lake in the Hills, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,800
Median income
$117,151
Median age
36.8
Renters
15.6%
Age distribution
27.6%
18.9%
31.6%
Under 1827.6%
18–3418.9%
35–5431.6%
55–6411.9%
65+10%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
20.3%
White70.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian7.2%
Education (25+)
24.8%
34.4%
35.8%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
84.4%
15.6%
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60156 in Lake in the Hills, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,106 → $117,151
up 14.7%
Population
29,024 → 28,800
down 0.8%
Renter share
15.9% → 15.6%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 35.8%
-3.0 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.8
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $102,106 in 2021 to $117,151 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 35.8% of adults here, versus 38.8% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 60156

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60156 covers Lake in the Hills, IL. The median rent here is $2,160/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($117,151/yr), ZIP 60156 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 60156?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60156 (Lake in the Hills, IL) is $2,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60156 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60156's median rent of $2,160/mo is $195 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60156 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60156 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #80 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60156?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,160/mo in ZIP 60156. The local median household income is $117,151/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60156?

Rent in ZIP 60156 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60156 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60156 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,160/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($117,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60156 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60156 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.6% of ZIP 60156 households are renters, while 84.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60156 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60156 compare to the rest of Lake in the Hills?

ZIP 60156 sits right at the Lake in the Hills citywide median of $2,160/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60156 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60156 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,160/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 60156's median household income ($117,151/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60156 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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