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ZIP 60561

Part of Darien, IL
Pop. 23,069·DuPage County·81st most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,158/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
+$193
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60561 · $2,158
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,820
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,190/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
$25,896/yr
At $2,158/mo median
Location
CityDarien
StateIL
CountyDuPage County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60561 (Darien, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,069
Median income
$112,549
Median age
44.2
Renters
20.3%
Age distribution
19.1%
18.8%
24.7%
13.5%
23.9%
Under 1819.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.5%
65+23.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
12%
White75.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian12%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
17.8%
25.6%
51.9%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+51.9%
Housing tenure
79.7%
20.3%
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60561 in Darien, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,730 → $112,549
up 8.5%
Population
23,444 → 23,069
down 1.6%
Renter share
19.4% → 20.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
52.6% → 51.9%
-0.7 pts
Median age
44.8 → 44.2
-0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $103,730 to $112,549 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,444 to 23,069 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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About renting in ZIP 60561

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60561 covers Darien, IL. The median rent here is $2,158/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($112,549/yr), ZIP 60561 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60561 (Darien, IL) is $2,158. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60561's median rent of $2,158/mo is $193 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60561 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60561 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #81 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,158/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,158/mo in ZIP 60561. The local median household income is $112,549/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60561?

Rent in ZIP 60561 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60561 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,158/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($112,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60561 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.3% of ZIP 60561 households are renters, while 79.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60561 compare to the rest of Darien?

ZIP 60561 sits right at the Darien citywide median of $2,158/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,158/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 60561's median household income ($112,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60561 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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