ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60189

Part of Wheaton, IL

Pop. 31,042·DuPage County·29th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,506/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$574

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 60189 · $2,506

More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,820

1 BR

$1,940

2 BR

$2,190

3 BR

$2,820

4 BR+

$3,260

Research median

$2,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60189 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60189 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($128,878) is $3,222 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,820); a 4-bedroom is $3,260.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60137, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,162/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60189. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,072/yr

At $2,506/mo median

Location

CityWheaton

StateIL

CountyDuPage County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60189 (Wheaton, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,042

Median income

$128,878

Median age

40.9

Renters

22.2%

Age distribution

23.3%

19.1%

27.1%

12.1%

18.3%

Under 1823.3%

18–3419.1%

35–5427.1%

55–6412.1%

65+18.3%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

77.8%

White77.8%

Black3.5%

Hispanic9.3%

Asian5%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

20%

66.8%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma10.7%

Some college20%

Bachelor's+66.8%

Housing tenure

77.8%

22.2%

Owner77.8%

Renter22.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 60189 in Wheaton, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,855 → $2,506

up 35.1%

Income

$110,592 → $128,878

up 16.5%

Population

30,550 → 31,042

up 1.6%

Renter share

20.2% → 22.2%

+2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

66.9% → 66.8%

-0.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 60189 in Wheaton, IL stood at $1,855 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,506, reflecting a 35.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60189 in Wheaton, IL now reports about $128,878, up from $110,592 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 30,550 residents to roughly 31,042. Renters now make up 22.2% of households, compared with 20.2% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60189 in Wheaton, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60189 covers Wheaton, IL. The median rent here is $2,506/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($128,878/yr), ZIP 60189 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60189?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,506/mo in ZIP 60189. The local median household income is $128,878/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60189?

Rent in ZIP 60189 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 60189 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60189 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #29 of 227 at $2,506/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60189 changed +3.4%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.