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ZIP 60901

Part of Kankakee, IL
Pop. 33,128·Kankakee County·205th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,178/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$787
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ZIP 60901 · $1,178
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,240/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
$14,136/yr
At $1,178/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyKankakee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60901 (Kankakee, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,128
Median income
$58,309
Median age
37.4
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
24.2%
22.1%
24.7%
13%
16.1%
Under 1824.2%
18–3422.1%
35–5424.7%
55–6413%
65+16.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
56.6%
29.9%
19.4%
White56.6%
Black29.9%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
13.6%
35.1%
35.5%
15.9%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60901 in Kankakee, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,202 → $58,309
up 16.1%
Population
34,453 → 33,128
down 3.8%
Renter share
40.3% → 38.6%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 15.9%
-0.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60901 in Kankakee, IL now reports about $58,309, up from $50,202 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,453 to 33,128 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. About 38.6% of households rent today, against 40.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60901 covers Kankakee, IL. The median rent here is $1,178/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($58,309/yr), ZIP 60901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60901 (Kankakee, IL) is $1,178. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60901's median rent of $1,178/mo is $787 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60901 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #205 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,178/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,178/mo in ZIP 60901. The local median household income is $58,309/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60901?

Rent in ZIP 60901 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,178/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($58,309/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 60901 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60901 compare to the rest of Kankakee?

ZIP 60901 is pricier than Kankakee as a whole. At $1,178/mo, it's $18 above the Kankakee citywide median of $1,160/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,178/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 60901's median household income ($58,309/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60901 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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