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ZIP 60181

Pop. 30,346·DuPage County·76th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,202/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$237
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 60181 · $2,202
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$2,010/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,424/yr
At $2,202/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60181 (Villa Park, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,346
Median income
$92,142
Median age
36.7
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
21%
25.7%
25.3%
12.3%
15.8%
Under 1821%
18–3425.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.3%
65+15.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
24.3%
White63.3%
Black4.5%
Hispanic24.3%
Asian7%
Other1%
Education (25+)
27.8%
27.1%
37%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60181 in Villa Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,943 → $92,142
up 13.8%
Population
30,488 → 30,346
down 0.5%
Renter share
31.9% → 28.8%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 37%
+1.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60181 in Villa Park, IL now reports about $92,142, up from $80,943 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 31.9% to 28.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60181 covers Villa Park, IL. The median rent here is $2,202/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($92,142/yr), ZIP 60181 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60181?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60181 (Villa Park, IL) is $2,202. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60181 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60181's median rent of $2,202/mo is $237 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60181 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60181 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #76 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,202/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60181?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,202/mo in ZIP 60181. The local median household income is $92,142/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60181?

Rent in ZIP 60181 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60181 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60181 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,202/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($92,142/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60181 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60181 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 60181 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60181 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 60181 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60181 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,202/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 60181's median household income ($92,142/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60181 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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