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ZIP 60436

Part of Rockdale, IL
Pop. 19,423·Will County·170th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.7%
vs US Median
-$474
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60436 · $1,491
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,660/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
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWill County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60436 (Rockdale, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,423
Median income
$62,961
Median age
34.5
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
23.8%
27%
26.7%
Under 1823.8%
18–3427%
35–5426.7%
55–6411%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
37.9%
21.9%
40.6%
White37.9%
Black21.9%
Hispanic40.6%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
20%
34.2%
31%
14.8%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+14.8%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60436 in Rockdale, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,113 → $62,961
up 18.5%
Population
19,013 → 19,423
up 2.2%
Renter share
47.4% → 41.7%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.4% → 14.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.5
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,113 in 2021 to $62,961 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 19,013 to 19,423 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 41.7% of households rent today, against 47.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60436 covers Rockdale, IL. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,961/yr), ZIP 60436 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 60436?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60436 (Rockdale, IL) is $1,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60436 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60436's median rent of $1,491/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60436 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60436 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #170 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60436?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 60436. The local median household income is $62,961/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60436?

Rent in ZIP 60436 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60436 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60436 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60436 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60436 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 60436 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60436 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 60436 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60436 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 60436's median household income ($62,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60436 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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