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ZIP 60202

Part of Evanston, IL
Pop. 32,341·Cook County·75th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,204/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$239
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ZIP 60202 · $2,204
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,170/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
$26,448/yr
At $2,204/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Rents are climbing (9.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60202 (Evanston, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,341
Median income
$98,989
Median age
41.6
Renters
41.9%
Age distribution
20.3%
20.9%
27.8%
14.8%
16.1%
Under 1820.3%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.8%
55–6414.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
55.6%
18.6%
14.3%
White55.6%
Black18.6%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian7.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
19.1%
64.9%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+64.9%
Housing tenure
58.1%
41.9%
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60202 in Evanston, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,591 → $2,204
up 38.5%
Income
$92,433 → $98,989
up 7.1%
Population
34,793 → 32,341
down 7.0%
Renter share
44.5% → 41.9%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
63.8% → 64.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.6
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 60202 in Evanston, IL stood at $1,591 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,204, reflecting a 38.5% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $92,433 in 2021 to $98,989 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 34,793 residents to roughly 32,341. Renters now make up 41.9% of households, compared with 44.5% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 60202 in Evanston, IL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60202 covers Evanston, IL. The median rent here is $2,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($98,989/yr), ZIP 60202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60202 (Evanston, IL) is $2,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60202's median rent of $2,204/mo is $239 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60202 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60202 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #75 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,204/mo in ZIP 60202. The local median household income is $98,989/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60202?

Rent in ZIP 60202 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60202 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,204/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($98,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.9% of ZIP 60202 households are renters, while 58.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60202 compare to the rest of Evanston?

ZIP 60202 is more affordable than Evanston overall. At $2,204/mo, it's $358 below the Evanston citywide median of $2,562/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,204/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60202's median household income ($98,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60202 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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