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ZIP 60130

Pop. 13,943·Cook County·150th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,620/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$345
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ZIP 60130 · $1,620
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,680/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
$19,440/yr
At $1,620/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60130 (Forest Park, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,943
Median income
$77,221
Median age
40
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
16.3%
21.5%
29.6%
13.6%
19%
Under 1816.3%
18–3421.5%
35–5429.6%
55–6413.6%
65+19%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
24%
12.4%
White51.8%
Black24%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian8.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.5%
27.5%
51.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+51.5%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60130 in Forest Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,827 → $77,221
up 6.0%
Population
14,297 → 13,943
down 2.5%
Renter share
49.4% → 47.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.3% → 51.5%
+3.2 pts
Median age
42.4 → 40
-2.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60130 in Forest Park, IL now reports about $77,221, up from $72,827 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60130 in Forest Park, IL losing about 354 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.4% to 47.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.3% to 51.5% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 60130

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60130 covers Forest Park, IL. The median rent here is $1,620/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($77,221/yr), ZIP 60130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60130 (Forest Park, IL) is $1,620. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60130's median rent of $1,620/mo is $345 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60130 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60130 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #150 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,620/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,620/mo in ZIP 60130. The local median household income is $77,221/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60130?

Rent in ZIP 60130 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60130 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,620/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($77,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 60130 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60130 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60130 compare to the rest of Forest Park?

ZIP 60130 sits right at the Forest Park citywide median of $1,620/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,620/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60130's median household income ($77,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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