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ZIP 60098

Pop. 33,130·McHenry County·169th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,492/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$473
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60098 · $1,492
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,530/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
$17,904/yr
At $1,492/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMcHenry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60098 (Woodstock, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,130
Median income
$91,062
Median age
42.2
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
18.4%
23.8%
25.5%
14%
18.4%
Under 1818.4%
18–3423.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6414%
65+18.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
74.3%
21.7%
White74.3%
Black2.2%
Hispanic21.7%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
26.5%
31.2%
31.9%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60098 in Woodstock, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,599 → $91,062
up 10.2%
Population
33,101 → 33,130
up 0.1%
Renter share
28.7% → 23.8%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 31.9%
-0.8 pts
Median age
40.4 → 42.2
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $82,599 to $91,062 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.2% shift. The renter share has eased from 28.7% to 23.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 60098

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60098 covers Woodstock, IL. The median rent here is $1,492/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($91,062/yr), ZIP 60098 ranks as affordable 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 60098?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60098 (Woodstock, IL) is $1,492. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60098 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60098's median rent of $1,492/mo is $473 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60098 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60098 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #169 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,492/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60098?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,492/mo in ZIP 60098. The local median household income is $91,062/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60098?

Rent in ZIP 60098 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60098 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60098 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,492/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($91,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60098 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60098 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 60098 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60098 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60098 compare to the rest of Woodstock?

ZIP 60098 sits right at the Woodstock citywide median of $1,492/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60098 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60098 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,492/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 60098's median household income ($91,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60098 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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