ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60525

Part of La Grange, IL

Pop. 31,324·Cook County·65th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,202/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$270

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ZIP 60525 · $2,202

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,470

1 BR

$1,570

2 BR

$1,770

3 BR

$2,280

4 BR+

$2,640

Research median

$1,770/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60525 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60525 changed +4.9% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($116,918) is $2,923 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,640).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60526, 3 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,670/mo), about $6,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60525. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,424/yr

At $2,202/mo median

Location

CityLa Grange

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60525 (La Grange, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,324

Median income

$116,918

Median age

43.1

Renters

19.9%

Age distribution

24.7%

14.9%

26.6%

13.9%

19.9%

Under 1824.7%

18–3414.9%

35–5426.6%

55–6413.9%

65+19.9%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

76.3%

18.1%

White76.3%

Black3.5%

Hispanic18.1%

Asian2.4%

Education (25+)

17.6%

22.4%

53.7%

No HS diploma6.2%

HS diploma17.6%

Some college22.4%

Bachelor's+53.7%

Housing tenure

80.1%

19.9%

Owner80.1%

Renter19.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 60525 in La Grange, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,849 → $2,202

up 19.1%

Income

$99,004 → $116,918

up 18.1%

Population

31,681 → 31,324

down 1.1%

Renter share

20.3% → 19.9%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

50.2% → 53.7%

+3.5 pts

Median age

44.3 → 43.1

-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 60525 in La Grange, IL has climbed by $353 per month, settling near $2,202 after starting the period at $1,849. Census figures show median household income at $116,918 today, compared with $99,004 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 31,681 to 31,324 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.2% to 53.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60525 covers La Grange, IL. The median rent here is $2,202/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($116,918/yr), ZIP 60525 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60525?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,202/mo in ZIP 60525. The local median household income is $116,918/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60525?

Rent in ZIP 60525 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 60525 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60525 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #65 of 227 at $2,202/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60525 changed +4.9%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.