ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60126

Part of Elmhurst, IL

Pop. 47,516·DuPage County·34th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,453/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$521

Reported rents

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ZIP 60126 · $2,453

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,960

1 BR

$2,090

2 BR

$2,360

3 BR

$3,040

4 BR+

$3,520

Research median

$2,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 60126 usually run 1.8% below trend in December and 1.7% above it in July, about $86 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60126 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60126 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 60126 is 44.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($147,566) is $3,689 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,520).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60181, 2 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,057/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60126. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,436/yr

At $2,453/mo median

Location

CityElmhurst

StateIL

CountyDuPage County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60126 (Elmhurst, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,516

Median income

$147,566

Median age

42.4

Renters

19.3%

Age distribution

23.9%

16.5%

26.7%

13.6%

19.4%

Under 1823.9%

18–3416.5%

35–5426.7%

55–6413.6%

65+19.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

77.4%

White77.4%

Black1.9%

Hispanic10.7%

Asian7.9%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

12.3%

20.1%

63.6%

No HS diploma3.9%

HS diploma12.3%

Some college20.1%

Bachelor's+63.6%

Housing tenure

80.7%

19.3%

Owner80.7%

Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60126 in Elmhurst, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,802 → $2,453

up 36.1%

Income

$124,789 → $147,566

up 18.3%

Population

47,822 → 47,516

down 0.6%

Renter share

18.9% → 19.3%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

61% → 63.6%

+2.6 pts

Median age

40.9 → 42.4

+1.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 60126 in Elmhurst, IL has increased from $1,802 to $2,453, a 36.1% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60126 in Elmhurst, IL now reports about $147,566, up from $124,789 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63.6% of adults here, versus 61% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60126 in Elmhurst, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60126 covers Elmhurst, IL. The median rent here is $2,453/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($147,566/yr), ZIP 60126 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,453/mo in ZIP 60126. The local median household income is $147,566/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60126?

Rent in ZIP 60126 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 60126?

Asking rents in ZIP 60126 are usually lowest in December, about 1.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $86 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 60126 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60126 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #34 of 227 at $2,453/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60126 changed +4.0%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.