ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60613

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 52,244·Cook County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,257/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$325
Reported rents
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ZIP 60613 · $2,257
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,340
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$3,930
Research median
$2,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 60613 usually run 2.3% below trend in December and 1.8% above it in June, about $93 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60613 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60613 changed +9.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 60613 rose 25.5% while median household income rose 13.3% ($84,318 to $95,572). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 60613 is 45.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 20 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($95,572) is $2,389 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,340); a 2-bedroom is $2,640.

Rank in Chicago

34th cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60640, 1 mile away, rents for 12% less ($1,983/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60613. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$27,084/yr
At $2,257/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60613 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,244
Median income
$95,572
Median age
34.7
Renters
61.5%
Age distribution
39.9%
29.8%
Under 1811.1%
18–3439.9%
35–5429.8%
55–649.1%
65+10%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.4%
12.9%
White70.4%
Black8.2%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian7.3%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
15.5%
74.4%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma6.7%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+74.4%
Housing tenure
38.5%
61.5%
Owner38.5%
Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60613 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,500 → $2,257
up 50.5%
Income
$88,267 → $95,572
up 8.3%
Population
53,282 → 52,244
down 1.9%
Renter share
61.3% → 61.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
75.7% → 74.4%
-1.3 pts
Median age
33.3 → 34.7
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 60613 in Chicago, IL stood at $1,500 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,257, reflecting a 50.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60613 in Chicago, IL now reports about $95,572, up from $88,267 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 53,282 residents to roughly 52,244. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60613 in Chicago, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60613 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $2,257/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($95,572/yr), ZIP 60613 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,257/mo in ZIP 60613. The local median household income is $95,572/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60613?

Rent in ZIP 60613 has risen 9.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 60613?

Asking rents in ZIP 60613 are usually lowest in December, about 2.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $93 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 60613?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 60613 rose 25.5% while median household income rose 13.3%, from $84,318 to $95,572. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 60613 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60613 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #62 of 227 at $2,257/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60613 changed +9.7%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 60613 compare to the rest of Chicago?

At $2,257/mo, ZIP 60613 is $54 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,311/mo. It is the 34th cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,257/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 60613's median household income ($95,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60613 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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