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ZIP 60611

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 37,705·Cook County·14th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,790/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$825
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ZIP 60611 · $2,790
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,670/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
$33,480/yr
At $2,790/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60611 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 88.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,705
Median income
$125,675
Median age
36.6
Renters
60%
Age distribution
40.3%
19.5%
13%
20.8%
Under 186.3%
18–3440.3%
35–5419.5%
55–6413%
65+20.8%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
59%
26.4%
White59%
Black6.6%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian26.4%
Education (25+)
88.3%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma3%
Some college8%
Bachelor's+88.3%
Housing tenure
40%
60%
Owner40%
Renter60%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60611 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,063 → $2,790
up 35.2%
Income
$117,344 → $125,675
up 7.1%
Population
34,562 → 37,705
up 9.1%
Renter share
53.8% → 60%
+6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
88% → 88.3%
+0.3 pts
Median age
40.2 → 36.6
-3.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 60611 in Chicago, IL stood at $2,063 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,790, reflecting a 35.2% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $117,344 to $125,675 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 34,562 residents to roughly 37,705. Renters now make up 60% of households, compared with 53.8% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 60611 in Chicago, IL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60611 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $2,790/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($125,675/yr), ZIP 60611 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60611 (Chicago, IL) is $2,790. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60611's median rent of $2,790/mo is $825 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60611 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60611 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #14 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,790/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,790/mo in ZIP 60611. The local median household income is $125,675/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60611?

Rent in ZIP 60611 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60611 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,790/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($125,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60611 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60% of ZIP 60611 households are renters, while 40% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60611 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60611 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60611 is pricier than Chicago as a whole. At $2,790/mo, it's $381 above the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,790/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60611's median household income ($125,675/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60611 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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