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ZIP 60169

Pop. 33,401·Cook County·100th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,983/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$18
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ZIP 60169 · $1,983
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,060/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,796/yr
At $1,983/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Rents are softening (up only 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60169 (Hoffman Estates, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,401
Median income
$90,774
Median age
36.7
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.3%
26.6%
12.5%
14.1%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
22.4%
24.8%
White46.6%
Black5.7%
Hispanic22.4%
Asian24.8%
Education (25+)
21.1%
24.9%
42.2%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60169 in Hoffman Estates, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,452 → $1,983
up 36.6%
Income
$82,177 → $90,774
up 10.5%
Population
34,188 → 33,401
down 2.3%
Renter share
36.1% → 34.6%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 42.2%
+2.1 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.7
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 60169 in Hoffman Estates, IL has shifted from $1,452 to $1,983, up 36.6% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,177 in 2021 to $90,774 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60169 in Hoffman Estates, IL losing about 787 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.1% to 34.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.1% to 42.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 60169 in Hoffman Estates, IL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60169 covers Hoffman Estates, IL. The median rent here is $1,983/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,774/yr), ZIP 60169 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60169?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60169 (Hoffman Estates, IL) is $1,983. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60169 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60169's median rent of $1,983/mo is $18 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60169 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60169 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #100 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,983/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60169?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,983/mo in ZIP 60169. The local median household income is $90,774/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60169?

Rent in ZIP 60169 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60169 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60169 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,983/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60169 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60169 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 60169 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60169 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60169 compare to the rest of Hoffman Estates?

ZIP 60169 is more affordable than Hoffman Estates overall. At $1,983/mo, it's $49 below the Hoffman Estates citywide median of $2,032/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60169 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60169 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,983/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 60169's median household income ($90,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60169 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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