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ZIP 60409

Pop. 35,100·Cook County·148th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,629/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$336
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ZIP 60409 · $1,629
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,450/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
$19,548/yr
At $1,629/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60409 (Calumet City, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,100
Median income
$55,369
Median age
38.6
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
24.8%
20.1%
25.1%
14.4%
15.6%
Under 1824.8%
18–3420.1%
35–5425.1%
55–6414.4%
65+15.6%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
16.3%
White7.6%
Black75.2%
Hispanic16.3%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
28.3%
39%
21.4%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college39%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60409 in Calumet City, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,994 → $55,369
up 4.5%
Population
36,065 → 35,100
down 2.7%
Renter share
41.3% → 44.3%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
19% → 21.4%
+2.4 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38.6
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,994 to $55,369 across the same window, up 4.5% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 36,065 residents to roughly 35,100. Renters now make up 44.3% of households, compared with 41.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.4% of adults here, versus 19% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60409 covers Calumet City, IL. The median rent here is $1,629/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($55,369/yr), ZIP 60409 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60409?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60409 (Calumet City, IL) is $1,629. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60409 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60409's median rent of $1,629/mo is $336 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60409 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60409 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #148 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,629/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60409?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,629/mo in ZIP 60409. The local median household income is $55,369/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60409?

Rent in ZIP 60409 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60409 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60409 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,629/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($55,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60409 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60409 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of ZIP 60409 households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60409 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60409 compare to the rest of Calumet City?

ZIP 60409 sits right at the Calumet City citywide median of $1,629/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60409 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60409 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,629/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 60409's median household income ($55,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60409 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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