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ZIP 60139

Pop. 32,848·DuPage County·104th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,949/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$16
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ZIP 60139 · $1,949
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,930/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
$23,388/yr
At $1,949/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60139 (Glendale Heights, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,848
Median income
$86,372
Median age
36.2
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
19.8%
28.8%
26.9%
12.9%
Under 1819.8%
18–3428.8%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.7%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.8%
33.2%
25.5%
White32.8%
Black10%
Hispanic33.2%
Asian25.5%
Education (25+)
17.2%
29.9%
23.1%
29.8%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60139 in Glendale Heights, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,314 → $1,949
up 48.3%
Income
$77,513 → $86,372
up 11.4%
Population
33,520 → 32,848
down 2.0%
Renter share
35.7% → 35.7%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 29.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
35 → 36.2
+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 60139 in Glendale Heights, IL has increased by $635 per month, settling near $1,949 after starting the period at $1,314. Census figures show median household income at $86,372 today, compared with $77,513 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 36.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,520 to 32,848 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60139 covers Glendale Heights, IL. The median rent here is $1,949/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($86,372/yr), ZIP 60139 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60139?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60139 (Glendale Heights, IL) is $1,949. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60139 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60139's median rent of $1,949/mo is $16 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60139 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60139 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #104 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,949/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60139?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,949/mo in ZIP 60139. The local median household income is $86,372/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60139?

Rent in ZIP 60139 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60139 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60139 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,949/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($86,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60139 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60139 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 60139 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60139 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60139 compare to the rest of Glendale Heights?

ZIP 60139 sits right at the Glendale Heights citywide median of $1,949/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60139 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60139 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,949/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60139's median household income ($86,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60139 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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