Apr 3, 2026

Top 10 ZIP Codes Where Gen Z Earners Making $100K+ Are Moving

Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Levi Leidy

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As more Gen Z workers break into six-figure incomes, where they choose to live is starting to look very different from the rest of their generation.

A new analysis from MovingPlace shows that Gen Zers earning $100,000 or more are clustering in a mix of affluent urban neighborhoods and fast-growing suburbs — with the Chicago metro area claiming three of the top 10 ZIP codes nationwide.

Here's a complete look at the top 10 ZIP codes attracting high-income members of Gen Z.

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1. 53593 (Verona, Wisconsin)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 27
Median household income: $135,699
Median home value: $464,700

2. 60611 (Chicago)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 26
Median household income: $133,057
Median home value: $608,200

3. 20003 (Washington, DC)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 13.5
Median household income: $162,000
Median home value: $816,771

4. 60657 (Chicago)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 8
Median household income: $117,600
Median home value: $625,000

5. 22201 (Arlington, Virginia)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 7.17
Median household income: $162,000
Median home value: $692,129

6. 34211 (Bradenton, Florida)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 6.75
Median household income: $106,100
Median home value: $546,381

7. 22314 (Alexandria, Virginia)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 5.25
Median household income: $162,000
Median home value: $859,523

8. 37203 (Nashville, Tennessee)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 3.83
Median household income: $112,200
Median home value: $624,644

9. 29707 (Fort Mill, South Carolina)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 3.67
Median household income: $108,800
Median home value: $540,725

10. 60614 (Chicago)

Move-in to move-out ratio: 3.5
Median household income: $117,600
Median home value: $620,271

As more Gen Z workers reach six‑figure incomes, their housing choices are starting to resemble those of older, wealthier generations. These ZIP codes reflect a growing preference for strong job markets, lifestyle amenities and long‑term stability — and they may also signal where housing demand and prices are likely to keep rising.

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Written by

Gabrielle Olya

Edited by

Levi Leidy