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ZIP 61115

Pop. 22,364·Winnebago County·173rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,469/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.8%
vs US Median
-$496
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 61115 · $1,469
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,830
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
$17,628/yr
At $1,469/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWinnebago County
Rent Market Meter
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, +14.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,364
Median income
$75,363
Median age
40.2
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
23.6%
19.4%
27.6%
12.4%
17%
Under 1823.6%
18–3419.4%
35–5427.6%
55–6412.4%
65+17%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black2%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian2.1%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
34.7%
36.8%
19.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61115 in Machesney Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,833 → $75,363
up 16.2%
Population
22,480 → 22,364
down 0.5%
Renter share
22.1% → 20.5%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 19.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.2
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,833 in 2021 to $75,363 more recently. The renter share has eased from 22.1% to 20.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.2% to 19.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61115 covers Machesney Park, IL. The median rent here is $1,469/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,363/yr), ZIP 61115 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 61115?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) is $1,469. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61115 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61115's median rent of $1,469/mo is $496 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61115 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61115 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #173 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,469/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61115?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,469/mo in ZIP 61115. The local median household income is $75,363/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61115?

Rent in ZIP 61115 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 61115 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61115 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,469/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,363/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61115 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61115 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 61115 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61115 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61115 compare to the rest of Machesney Park?

ZIP 61115 sits right at the Machesney Park citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61115 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61115 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,469/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 61115's median household income ($75,363/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61115 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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