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ZIP 61455

Part of Macomb, IL
Pop. 17,317·McDonough County·228th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$803/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.3%
vs US Median
-$1,148
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61455 · $803
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$680
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$9,636/yr
At $803/mo median
Location
CityMacomb
StateIL
CountyMcDonough County
Rent Market Meter
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, -14.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61455 (Macomb, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,317
Median income
$48,679
Median age
30.8
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
39.7%
17.2%
17.5%
Under 1815.6%
18–3439.7%
35–5417.2%
55–6410%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black8.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian2.9%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
27.6%
29.1%
38%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61455 in Macomb, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,235 → $48,679
up 15.3%
Population
17,979 → 17,317
down 3.7%
Renter share
46.8% → 45.1%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
41.9% → 38%
-3.9 pts
Median age
29 → 30.8
+1.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $42,235 in 2021 to $48,679 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 17,979 residents to roughly 17,317. Renters now make up 45.1% of households, compared with 46.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38% of adults here, versus 41.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 61455 covers Macomb, IL. The median rent here is $803/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($48,679/yr), ZIP 61455 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 61455?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61455 (Macomb, IL) is $803. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61455 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61455's median rent of $803/mo is $1,148 (59%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 61455 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61455 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #228 out of 229 ZIPs at $803/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61455?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $803/mo in ZIP 61455. The local median household income is $48,679/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61455?

Rent in ZIP 61455 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 61455 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61455 is considered very affordable for renters. At $803/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($48,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61455 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61455 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 61455 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61455 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61455 compare to the rest of Macomb?

ZIP 61455 sits right at the Macomb citywide median of $803/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61455 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61455 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $803/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 61455's median household income ($48,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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