ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60118

Part of West Dundee, IL

Pop. 15,892·Kane County·40th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,419/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-1.6%

vs US Median

+$487

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 60118 · $2,419

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

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,480

1 BR

$1,580

2 BR

$1,780

3 BR

$2,290

4 BR+

$2,650

Research median

$1,780/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60118 is 2.3% below its high of $2,475 in June 2026, at $2,419 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60118 changed -0.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($106,912) is $2,673 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,650).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60123, 5 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,598/mo), about $9,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60118. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,028/yr

At $2,419/mo median

Location

CityWest Dundee

StateIL

CountyKane County

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Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60118 (West Dundee, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,892

Median income

$106,912

Median age

43.5

Renters

32.3%

Age distribution

17.4%

22.5%

25.1%

15.6%

19.4%

Under 1817.4%

18–3422.5%

35–5425.1%

55–6415.6%

65+19.4%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

79.9%

White79.9%

Black3.4%

Hispanic11.9%

Asian3.6%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

19.4%

29.7%

46.6%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma19.4%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+46.6%

Housing tenure

67.7%

32.3%

Owner67.7%

Renter32.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 60118 in West Dundee, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,274 → $2,419

up 6.4%

Income

$98,380 → $106,912

up 8.7%

Population

15,536 → 15,892

up 2.3%

Renter share

29.3% → 32.3%

+3.0 pts

Bachelor's+

41.8% → 46.6%

+4.8 pts

Median age

44.3 → 43.5

-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 60118 in West Dundee, IL has climbed 6.4% since 2023, going from about $2,274 per month to roughly $2,419 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,380 in 2021 to $106,912 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,536 to 15,892 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 32.3% of households rent today, against 29.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.8% to 46.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 60118 in West Dundee, IL market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60118 covers West Dundee, IL. The median rent here is $2,419/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($106,912/yr), ZIP 60118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60118?

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 $2,419/mo in ZIP 60118. The local median household income is $106,912/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60118?

Rent in ZIP 60118 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.1% change. It sits 2.3% below its high of $2,475 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 60118 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60118 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 227 at $2,419/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60118 changed -0.1%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.