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ZIP 60406

Pop. 23,327·Cook County·193rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,275/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$690
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ZIP 60406 · $1,275
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,350/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
$15,300/yr
At $1,275/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60406 (Blue Island, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,327
Median income
$56,557
Median age
37.3
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
20.8%
27%
22.4%
15.5%
14.4%
Under 1820.8%
18–3427%
35–5422.4%
55–6415.5%
65+14.4%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
25.3%
30.9%
47.4%
White25.3%
Black30.9%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
18.5%
32%
29.9%
19.6%
No HS diploma18.5%
HS diploma32%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+19.6%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60406 in Blue Island, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,095 → $56,557
up 12.9%
Population
25,007 → 23,327
down 6.7%
Renter share
49.7% → 48.1%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 19.6%
+3.1 pts
Median age
35.2 → 37.3
+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60406 in Blue Island, IL now reports about $56,557, up from $50,095 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,007 to 23,327 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. About 48.1% of households rent today, against 49.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.5% to 19.6%.

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About renting in ZIP 60406

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60406 covers Blue Island, IL. The median rent here is $1,275/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($56,557/yr), ZIP 60406 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60406?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60406 (Blue Island, IL) is $1,275. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60406 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60406's median rent of $1,275/mo is $690 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60406 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60406 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #193 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,275/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60406?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,275/mo in ZIP 60406. The local median household income is $56,557/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60406?

Rent in ZIP 60406 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60406 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60406 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,275/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($56,557/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60406 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60406 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of ZIP 60406 households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60406 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60406 compare to the rest of Blue Island?

ZIP 60406 is pricier than Blue Island as a whole. At $1,275/mo, it's $17 above the Blue Island citywide median of $1,258/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60406 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60406 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,275/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60406's median household income ($56,557/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60406 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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