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ZIP 60438

Part of Lansing, IL
Pop. 28,806·Cook County·140th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,715/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
-$250
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ZIP 60438 · $1,715
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,570/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
$20,580/yr
At $1,715/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60438 (Lansing, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,806
Median income
$75,681
Median age
40.9
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
23.6%
19.9%
26.8%
14.1%
15.6%
Under 1823.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6414.1%
65+15.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
28.4%
51.2%
18.2%
White28.4%
Black51.2%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
30.9%
34.6%
27.9%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60438 in Lansing, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,290 → $75,681
up 21.5%
Population
29,390 → 28,806
down 2.0%
Renter share
30.5% → 27.7%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 27.9%
+2.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $75,681 today, compared with $62,290 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 29,390 residents to roughly 28,806. Renters now make up 27.7% of households, compared with 30.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.9% of adults here, versus 25.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60438 covers Lansing, IL. The median rent here is $1,715/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,681/yr), ZIP 60438 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 60438?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60438 (Lansing, IL) is $1,715. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60438 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60438's median rent of $1,715/mo is $250 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60438 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60438 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #140 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,715/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60438?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,715/mo in ZIP 60438. The local median household income is $75,681/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60438?

Rent in ZIP 60438 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60438 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60438 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,715/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60438 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60438 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 60438 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60438 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60438 compare to the rest of Lansing?

ZIP 60438 sits right at the Lansing citywide median of $1,715/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60438 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60438 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,715/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60438's median household income ($75,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60438 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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