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ZIP 60018

Pop. 27,952·Cook County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,531/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+73.4%
vs US Median
+$566
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ZIP 60018 · $2,531
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,460/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$30,372/yr
At $2,531/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +73.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60018 (Des Plaines, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,952
Median income
$90,574
Median age
40.9
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
22.4%
19.6%
26.3%
13.6%
18%
Under 1822.4%
18–3419.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6413.6%
65+18%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.4%
41.6%
White47.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic41.6%
Asian9.6%
Education (25+)
15.8%
27.8%
27.7%
28.7%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+28.7%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60018 in Des Plaines, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,834 → $90,574
up 29.7%
Population
29,161 → 27,952
down 4.1%
Renter share
27% → 25.9%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 28.7%
+3.2 pts
Median age
40.2 → 40.9
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $69,834 to $90,574 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 60018 in Des Plaines, IL losing about 1,209 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.5% to 28.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 60018 covers Des Plaines, IL. The median rent here is $2,531/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($90,574/yr), ZIP 60018 ranks as moderate 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 60018?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60018 (Des Plaines, IL) is $2,531. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60018's median rent of $2,531/mo is $566 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60018 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60018 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #32 out of 229 ZIPs tracked at $2,531/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,531/mo in ZIP 60018. The local median household income is $90,574/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60018?

Rent in ZIP 60018 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 60018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60018 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,531/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($90,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60018 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of ZIP 60018 households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60018 compare to the rest of Des Plaines?

ZIP 60018 is pricier than Des Plaines as a whole. At $2,531/mo, it's $500 above the Des Plaines citywide median of $2,031/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60018 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,531/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 60018's median household income ($90,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60018 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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