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ZIP 60188

Pop. 42,307·DuPage County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,822/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$143
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ZIP 60188 · $1,822
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,810/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
$21,864/yr
At $1,822/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60188 (Carol Stream, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,307
Median income
$103,628
Median age
40.1
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
20.8%
22%
25.6%
15%
16.7%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422%
35–5425.6%
55–6415%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
18.3%
18.5%
White53.2%
Black6%
Hispanic18.3%
Asian18.5%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
20.7%
26.4%
42.7%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60188 in Carol Stream, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,298 → $103,628
up 7.6%
Population
42,290 → 42,307
up 0.0%
Renter share
29.5% → 31.1%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.9% → 42.7%
+0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60188 in Carol Stream, IL now reports about $103,628, up from $96,298 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 29.5% to 31.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60188 covers Carol Stream, IL. The median rent here is $1,822/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($103,628/yr), ZIP 60188 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60188?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60188 (Carol Stream, IL) is $1,822. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60188 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60188's median rent of $1,822/mo is $143 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60188 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60188 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #122 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,822/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60188?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,822/mo in ZIP 60188. The local median household income is $103,628/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60188?

Rent in ZIP 60188 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60188 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60188 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,822/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($103,628/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60188 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60188 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 60188 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60188 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60188 compare to the rest of Carol Stream?

ZIP 60188 sits right at the Carol Stream citywide median of $1,822/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60188 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60188 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,822/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 60188's median household income ($103,628/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60188 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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