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ZIP 60201

Part of Evanston, IL
Pop. 43,744·Cook County·13th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,801/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$836
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ZIP 60201 · $2,801
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,370
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,370/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
$33,612/yr
At $2,801/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60201 (Evanston, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,744
Median income
$90,545
Median age
35.1
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
16.2%
33.7%
19.1%
20.5%
Under 1816.2%
18–3433.7%
35–5419.1%
55–6410.5%
65+20.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
White63.2%
Black11.4%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian10.6%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
13.6%
73.5%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college13.6%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60201 in Evanston, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,819 → $2,801
up 54.0%
Income
$81,128 → $90,545
up 11.6%
Population
43,452 → 43,744
up 0.7%
Renter share
42.8% → 45.4%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
72.6% → 73.5%
+0.9 pts
Median age
32.4 → 35.1
+2.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 60201 in Evanston, IL paid around $1,819 a month. That figure now sits near $2,801, up 54.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $90,545 today, compared with $81,128 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 42.8% to 45.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60201 covers Evanston, IL. The median rent here is $2,801/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($90,545/yr), ZIP 60201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60201 (Evanston, IL) is $2,801. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60201's median rent of $2,801/mo is $836 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60201 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #13 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,801/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,801/mo in ZIP 60201. The local median household income is $90,545/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60201?

Rent in ZIP 60201 has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60201 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,801/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($90,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 60201 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60201 compare to the rest of Evanston?

ZIP 60201 is pricier than Evanston as a whole. At $2,801/mo, it's $239 above the Evanston citywide median of $2,562/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,801/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 60201's median household income ($90,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60201 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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