ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60130

Part of Forest Park, IL

Pop. 13,943·Cook County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,532/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$400

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 60130 · $1,532

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60130 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60130 changed +5.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,221) is $1,931 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,680); a 3-bedroom is $2,160.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60155, 2 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,325/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60130. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,384/yr

At $1,532/mo median

Location

CityForest Park

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.1% 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

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,267 → $1,532

up 20.9%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 60130 in Forest Park, IL paid around $1,267 a month. That figure now sits near $1,532, up 20.9% from the 2023 baseline. 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. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 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. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60130 in Forest Park, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60130 covers Forest Park, IL. The median rent here is $1,532/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($77,221/yr), ZIP 60130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in ZIP 60130. The local median household income is $77,221/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60130?

Rent in ZIP 60130 has risen 5.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 60130 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60130 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #162 of 227 at $1,532/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60130 changed +5.2%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.