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ZIP 60526

Pop. 13,459·Cook County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,751/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$214
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 60526 · $1,751
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,720/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,012/yr
At $1,751/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60526 (La Grange Park, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,459
Median income
$120,308
Median age
44
Renters
28%
Age distribution
24.1%
13.2%
30.3%
21.1%
Under 1824.1%
18–3413.2%
35–5430.3%
55–6411.3%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
16.3%
White79.4%
Black3.9%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
16.6%
21.8%
57.3%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60526 in La Grange Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,716 → $120,308
up 18.3%
Population
13,572 → 13,459
down 0.8%
Renter share
26.8% → 28%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 57.3%
-3.3 pts
Median age
40.5 → 44
+3.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $101,716 to $120,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 60.6% to 57.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60526 covers La Grange Park, IL. The median rent here is $1,751/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($120,308/yr), ZIP 60526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60526 (La Grange Park, IL) is $1,751. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60526's median rent of $1,751/mo is $214 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60526 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60526 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #133 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,751/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,751/mo in ZIP 60526. The local median household income is $120,308/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60526?

Rent in ZIP 60526 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,751/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($120,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 60526 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60526 compare to the rest of La Grange Park?

ZIP 60526 sits right at the La Grange Park citywide median of $1,751/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,751/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 60526's median household income ($120,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60526 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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