ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60077

Part of Skokie, IL

Pop. 28,501·Cook County·39th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,430/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$498

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 60077 · $2,430

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,500

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,800

3 BR

$2,320

4 BR+

$2,680

Research median

$1,800/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60077 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60077 changed +4.9% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,523) is $1,963 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,800); a 3-bedroom is $2,320.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60076, 1 mile away, rents for 13% less ($2,113/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60077. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,160/yr

At $2,430/mo median

Location

CitySkokie

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60077 (Skokie, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,501

Median income

$78,523

Median age

Renters

35.5%

Age distribution

20.1%

19.2%

28.1%

12.7%

19.8%

Under 1820.1%

18–3419.2%

35–5428.1%

55–6412.7%

65+19.8%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

43.6%

12.4%

28.1%

White43.6%

Black12.4%

Hispanic11.5%

Asian28.1%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

21.5%

19.9%

49.5%

No HS diploma9.1%

HS diploma21.5%

Some college19.9%

Bachelor's+49.5%

Housing tenure

64.5%

35.5%

Owner64.5%

Renter35.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 60077 in Skokie, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,029 → $2,430

up 19.8%

Income

$69,086 → $78,523

up 13.7%

Population

29,238 → 28,501

down 2.5%

Renter share

37.2% → 35.5%

-1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

43.3% → 49.5%

+6.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 60077 in Skokie, IL stood at $2,029 in 2023 and currently runs about $2,430, reflecting a 19.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $69,086 to $78,523 across the same window, up 13.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 29,238 residents to roughly 28,501. Renters now make up 35.5% of households, compared with 37.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.5% of adults here, versus 43.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 60077 in Skokie, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60077 covers Skokie, IL. The median rent here is $2,430/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($78,523/yr), ZIP 60077 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60077?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,430/mo in ZIP 60077. The local median household income is $78,523/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60077?

Rent in ZIP 60077 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 60077 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60077 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #39 of 227 at $2,430/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60077 changed +4.9%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.