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ZIP 60187

Part of Wheaton, IL
Pop. 28,815·DuPage County·97th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,996/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$31
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60187 · $1,996
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,130/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
$23,952/yr
At $1,996/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60187 (Wheaton, IL) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,815
Median income
$119,769
Median age
34.2
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21.1%
30.1%
21.3%
16.7%
Under 1821.1%
18–3430.1%
35–5421.3%
55–6410.7%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
White77.9%
Black4.2%
Hispanic8%
Asian7.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
12.4%
20.3%
62.3%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college20.3%
Bachelor's+62.3%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60187 in Wheaton, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$113,544 → $119,769
up 5.5%
Population
30,465 → 28,815
down 5.4%
Renter share
28.5% → 30.8%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.9% → 62.3%
+1.4 pts
Median age
35.2 → 34.2
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $113,544 in 2021 to $119,769 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 30,465 residents to roughly 28,815. Renters now make up 30.8% of households, compared with 28.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60187 covers Wheaton, IL. The median rent here is $1,996/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($119,769/yr), ZIP 60187 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60187?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60187 (Wheaton, IL) is $1,996. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60187 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60187's median rent of $1,996/mo is $31 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60187 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60187 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #97 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,996/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60187?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,996/mo in ZIP 60187. The local median household income is $119,769/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60187?

Rent in ZIP 60187 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60187 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60187 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,996/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($119,769/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60187 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60187 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 60187 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60187 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60187 compare to the rest of Wheaton?

ZIP 60187 is more affordable than Wheaton overall. At $1,996/mo, it's $173 below the Wheaton citywide median of $2,169/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60187 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60187 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,996/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 60187's median household income ($119,769/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60187 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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