ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60008

Part of Rolling Meadows, IL

Pop. 22,800·Cook County·76th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,101/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$169

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ZIP 60008 · $2,101

More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,610

1 BR

$1,720

2 BR

$1,940

3 BR

$2,500

4 BR+

$2,890

Research median

$1,940/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60008 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60008 changed +5.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,336) is $2,358 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,940); a 3-bedroom is $2,500.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60067, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,815/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60008. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,212/yr

At $2,101/mo median

Location

CityRolling Meadows

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60008 (Rolling Meadows, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,800

Median income

$94,336

Median age

Renters

29.2%

Age distribution

22.4%

20.9%

27.6%

12.8%

16.3%

Under 1822.4%

18–3420.9%

35–5427.6%

55–6412.8%

65+16.3%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

55%

30.6%

12.6%

White55%

Black2.7%

Hispanic30.6%

Asian12.6%

Education (25+)

25.5%

21.6%

41.5%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma25.5%

Some college21.6%

Bachelor's+41.5%

Housing tenure

70.8%

29.2%

Owner70.8%

Renter29.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 60008 in Rolling Meadows, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,764 → $2,101

up 19.1%

Income

$79,857 → $94,336

up 18.1%

Population

23,191 → 22,800

down 1.7%

Renter share

28.8% → 29.2%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

35% → 41.5%

+6.5 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 60008 in Rolling Meadows, IL has climbed by $337 per month, settling near $2,101 after starting the period at $1,764. Household income in the area moved from $79,857 to $94,336 across the same window, up 18.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,191 to 22,800 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35% to 41.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 60008 in Rolling Meadows, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60008 covers Rolling Meadows, IL. The median rent here is $2,101/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($94,336/yr), ZIP 60008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,101/mo in ZIP 60008. The local median household income is $94,336/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60008?

Rent in ZIP 60008 has risen 5.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 60008 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60008 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 227 at $2,101/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60008 changed +5.5%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.