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ZIP 60619

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 59,503·Cook County·177th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,447/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.6%
vs US Median
-$518
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ZIP 60619 · $1,447
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,450/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
$17,364/yr
At $1,447/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60619 (Chicago, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,503
Median income
$45,206
Median age
42
Renters
54.9%
Age distribution
19.8%
21%
24.3%
14.4%
20.4%
Under 1819.8%
18–3421%
35–5424.3%
55–6414.4%
65+20.4%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.6%
White1.2%
Black91.6%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
25.6%
36%
28.6%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
45.1%
54.9%
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60619 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,005 → $1,447
up 44.0%
Income
$43,329 → $45,206
up 4.3%
Population
63,481 → 59,503
down 6.3%
Renter share
55.9% → 54.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 28.6%
+1.5 pts
Median age
40.9 → 42
+1.1 yrs

Rent in ZIP 60619 in Chicago, IL has increased 44.0% since 2021, going from about $1,005 per month to roughly $1,447 today. Median household income grew from $43,329 to $45,206 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 39.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 63,481 to 59,503 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 60619 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 60619 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,447/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($45,206/yr), ZIP 60619 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60619?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60619 (Chicago, IL) is $1,447. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60619 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60619's median rent of $1,447/mo is $518 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60619 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60619 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #177 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,447/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60619?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,447/mo in ZIP 60619. The local median household income is $45,206/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60619?

Rent in ZIP 60619 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60619 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60619 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,447/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($45,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60619 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60619 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of ZIP 60619 households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60619 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60619 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60619 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,447/mo, it's $962 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60619 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60619 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,447/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 60619's median household income ($45,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60619 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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