City

Lansing, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥28,802Population
💰$72,043Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$168,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.4%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 50.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White25.4%
Hispanic17.8%
Black50.9%
Asian2.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma280 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,585 (29.4%)
Some College2,304 (12.1%)
Associates3,497 (18.4%)
Bachelors1,958 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree5,363 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,043 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,271/mo
Total Housing Units12,230
Vacant Units927

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Lansing, IL

Lansing is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,802 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Lansing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,043 is near the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lansing is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,271 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lansing is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (50.86%).

Lansing, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Lansing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60438 28,802 $72,043 $168,600 $1,271 9.5% 38.6% 70.2%