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ZIP 60544

Pop. 27,306·Will County·28th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,560/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$595
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ZIP 60544 · $2,560
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,330/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
$30,720/yr
At $2,560/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWill County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60544 (Plainfield, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,306
Median income
$108,304
Median age
38.8
Renters
15.8%
Age distribution
24.4%
20.3%
24.8%
18.9%
Under 1824.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.7%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
69%
15.8%
White69%
Black8.8%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian4.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
22.6%
28.7%
44%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
84.2%
15.8%
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60544 in Plainfield, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,063 → $108,304
up 11.6%
Population
27,606 → 27,306
down 1.1%
Renter share
13.2% → 15.8%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 44%
+5.6 pts
Median age
40.2 → 38.8
-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,063 in 2021 to $108,304 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 27,606 residents to roughly 27,306. Renters now make up 15.8% of households, compared with 13.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44% of adults here, versus 38.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60544 covers Plainfield, IL. The median rent here is $2,560/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($108,304/yr), ZIP 60544 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 60544?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60544 (Plainfield, IL) is $2,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60544 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60544's median rent of $2,560/mo is $595 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60544 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60544 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #28 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60544?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,560/mo in ZIP 60544. The local median household income is $108,304/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60544?

Rent in ZIP 60544 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60544 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60544 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,560/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($108,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60544 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60544 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.8% of ZIP 60544 households are renters, while 84.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60544 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60544 compare to the rest of Plainfield?

ZIP 60544 is more affordable than Plainfield overall. At $2,560/mo, it's $338 below the Plainfield citywide median of $2,898/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60544 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60544 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,560/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 60544's median household income ($108,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60544 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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