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ZIP 60302

Part of Oak Park, IL
Pop. 32,862·Cook County·99th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,985/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$20
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ZIP 60302 · $1,985
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,790/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
$23,820/yr
At $1,985/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60302 (Oak Park, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,862
Median income
$100,680
Median age
41.9
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
23.4%
15%
30.1%
19.7%
Under 1823.4%
18–3415%
35–5430.1%
55–6411.7%
65+19.7%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.4%
19.4%
White64.4%
Black19.4%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian4.2%
Other3%
Education (25+)
15.5%
71.9%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma10%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+71.9%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60302 in Oak Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,536 → $1,985
up 29.2%
Income
$91,020 → $100,680
up 10.6%
Population
33,039 → 32,862
down 0.5%
Renter share
40.9% → 38.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
71% → 71.9%
+0.9 pts

Rent in ZIP 60302 in Oak Park, IL has increased 29.2% since 2021, going from about $1,536 per month to roughly $1,985 today. Household income in the area moved from $91,020 to $100,680 across the same window, up 10.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 38.4% of households rent today, against 40.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 60302 in Oak Park, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60302 covers Oak Park, IL. The median rent here is $1,985/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($100,680/yr), ZIP 60302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 60302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60302 (Oak Park, IL) is $1,985. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60302's median rent of $1,985/mo is $20 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60302 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60302 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #99 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,985/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,985/mo in ZIP 60302. The local median household income is $100,680/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60302?

Rent in ZIP 60302 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60302 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,985/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($100,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 60302 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60302 compare to the rest of Oak Park?

ZIP 60302 is more affordable than Oak Park overall. At $1,985/mo, it's $175 below the Oak Park citywide median of $2,160/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,985/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 60302's median household income ($100,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60302 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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