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ZIP 60115

Part of Dekalb, IL
Pop. 42,536·DeKalb County·186th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,371/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+9.3%
vs US Median
-$594
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ZIP 60115 · $1,371
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,320/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
$16,452/yr
At $1,371/mo median
Location
CityDekalb
StateIL
CountyDeKalb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +9.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,536
Median income
$47,043
Median age
26.4
Renters
57%
Age distribution
18.8%
42.7%
19%
Under 1818.8%
18–3442.7%
35–5419%
55–648.2%
65+11.2%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
60.5%
13.9%
19.4%
White60.5%
Black13.9%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian4.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
24.5%
30.3%
33.9%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60115 in Dekalb, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,226 → $47,043
up 4.0%
Population
42,815 → 42,536
down 0.7%
Renter share
59.8% → 57%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 33.9%
-2.3 pts
Median age
25.5 → 26.4
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60115 in Dekalb, IL now reports about $47,043, up from $45,226 in 2021. About 57% of households rent today, against 59.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 36.2% to 33.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60115 covers Dekalb, IL. The median rent here is $1,371/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($47,043/yr), ZIP 60115 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60115?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL) is $1,371. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60115 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60115's median rent of $1,371/mo is $594 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60115 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60115 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #186 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,371/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60115?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,371/mo in ZIP 60115. The local median household income is $47,043/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60115?

Rent in ZIP 60115 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60115 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60115 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,371/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($47,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60115 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60115 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 60115 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60115 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60115 compare to the rest of Dekalb?

ZIP 60115 sits right at the Dekalb citywide median of $1,371/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60115 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60115 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,371/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 60115's median household income ($47,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60115 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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