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ZIP 60008

Pop. 22,800·Cook County·96th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,999/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$34
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ZIP 60008 · $1,999
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,988/yr
At $1,999/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.2% YoY, +0.1% 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
39
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60008 covers Rolling Meadows, IL. The median rent here is $1,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($94,336/yr), ZIP 60008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60008 (Rolling Meadows, IL) is $1,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60008's median rent of $1,999/mo is $34 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60008 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60008 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #96 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,999/mo.

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 $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in ZIP 60008. The local median household income is $94,336/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60008?

Rent in ZIP 60008 has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60008 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,999/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($94,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60008 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.2% of ZIP 60008 households are renters, while 70.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60008 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60008 compare to the rest of Rolling Meadows?

ZIP 60008 is pricier than Rolling Meadows as a whole. At $1,999/mo, it's $15 above the Rolling Meadows citywide median of $1,984/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,999/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60008's median household income ($94,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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