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ZIP 60615

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 42,975·Cook County·109th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,923/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$42
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ZIP 60615 · $1,923
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,160/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
$23,076/yr
At $1,923/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60615 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,975
Median income
$63,876
Median age
34.8
Renters
67.8%
Age distribution
16.2%
34.2%
26.1%
13.7%
Under 1816.2%
18–3434.2%
35–5426.1%
55–649.9%
65+13.7%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
25.4%
53.4%
White25.4%
Black53.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian9.3%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
63.4%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+63.4%
Housing tenure
32.2%
67.8%
Owner32.2%
Renter67.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60615 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,595 → $1,923
up 20.6%
Income
$51,179 → $63,876
up 24.8%
Population
41,767 → 42,975
up 2.9%
Renter share
69.7% → 67.8%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 63.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 34.8
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 60615 in Chicago, IL stood at $1,595 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,923, reflecting a 20.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,179 in 2021 to $63,876 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 41,767 residents to roughly 42,975. Renters now make up 67.8% of households, compared with 69.7% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 60615 in Chicago, IL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60615 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,923/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($63,876/yr), ZIP 60615 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60615?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60615 (Chicago, IL) is $1,923. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60615 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60615's median rent of $1,923/mo is $42 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60615 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60615 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #109 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,923/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60615?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,923/mo in ZIP 60615. The local median household income is $63,876/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60615?

Rent in ZIP 60615 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60615 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60615 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,923/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($63,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60615 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60615 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.8% of ZIP 60615 households are renters, while 32.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60615 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60615 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60615 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,923/mo, it's $486 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60615 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60615 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,923/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 60615's median household income ($63,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60615 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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