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ZIP 60189

Part of Wheaton, IL
Pop. 31,042·DuPage County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,365/mo
Year-over-Year
-17.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$400
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60189 · $2,365
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,380/yr
At $2,365/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 17.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-17.1% YoY, -2.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60189 in Wheaton, IL now reports about $128,878, up from $110,592 in 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60189 covers Wheaton, IL. The median rent here is $2,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($128,878/yr), ZIP 60189 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 17.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60189?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60189 (Wheaton, IL) is $2,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60189 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60189's median rent of $2,365/mo is $400 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60189 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60189 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #53 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,365/mo.

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 $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,365/mo in ZIP 60189. The local median household income is $128,878/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60189?

Rent in ZIP 60189 has decreased 17.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60189 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60189 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,365/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($128,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60189 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60189 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 60189 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60189 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60189 compare to the rest of Wheaton?

ZIP 60189 is pricier than Wheaton as a whole. At $2,365/mo, it's $196 above the Wheaton citywide median of $2,169/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60189 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60189 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,365/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 60189's median household income ($128,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60189 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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