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ZIP 60543

Part of Oswego, IL
Pop. 43,047·Kendall County·47th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,415/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
+$450
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ZIP 60543 · $2,415
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,660/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
$28,980/yr
At $2,415/mo median
Location
CityOswego
StateIL
CountyKendall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60543 (Oswego, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,047
Median income
$119,371
Median age
39
Renters
13.4%
Age distribution
25.9%
18.8%
31.1%
12.5%
Under 1825.9%
18–3418.8%
35–5431.1%
55–6412.5%
65+11.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.3%
19.4%
White65.3%
Black8.8%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian4.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
21.9%
30.2%
42.7%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
86.6%
13.4%
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60543 in Oswego, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,835 → $119,371
up 12.8%
Population
39,625 → 43,047
up 8.6%
Renter share
14.9% → 13.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.3% → 42.7%
+0.4 pts
Median age
39.8 → 39
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60543 in Oswego, IL now reports about $119,371, up from $105,835 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.6% since 2021, moving from about 39,625 residents to roughly 43,047. Renters now make up 13.4% of households, compared with 14.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60543 covers Oswego, IL. The median rent here is $2,415/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($119,371/yr), ZIP 60543 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60543?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60543 (Oswego, IL) is $2,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60543 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60543's median rent of $2,415/mo is $450 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60543 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60543 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #47 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60543?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,415/mo in ZIP 60543. The local median household income is $119,371/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60543?

Rent in ZIP 60543 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60543 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60543 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,415/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($119,371/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60543 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60543 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.4% of ZIP 60543 households are renters, while 86.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60543 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60543 compare to the rest of Oswego?

ZIP 60543 sits right at the Oswego citywide median of $2,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60543 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60543 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,415/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 60543's median household income ($119,371/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60543 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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