ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60621

Part of Chicago, IL

Pop. 28,301·Cook County·145th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,625/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$307

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 60621 · $1,625

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,330/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60621 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60621 changed +6.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($31,905) is $798 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,100).

Rank in Chicago

12th cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60636, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,447/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60621. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,500/yr

At $1,625/mo median

Location

CityChicago

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60621 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,301

Median income

$31,905

Median age

39.5

Renters

70.6%

Age distribution

21.1%

23.3%

22.8%

14.8%

18.1%

Under 1821.1%

18–3423.3%

35–5422.8%

55–6414.8%

65+18.1%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

84.7%

White2.6%

Black84.7%

Hispanic11.4%

Asian0.5%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

22.8%

34.4%

31.4%

No HS diploma22.8%

HS diploma34.4%

Some college31.4%

Bachelor's+11.4%

Housing tenure

29.4%

70.6%

Owner29.4%

Renter70.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 60621 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,222 → $1,625

up 33.0%

Income

$24,912 → $31,905

up 28.1%

Population

26,538 → 28,301

up 6.6%

Renter share

76.1% → 70.6%

-5.5 pts

Bachelor's+

12.6% → 11.4%

-1.2 pts

Median age

36.2 → 39.5

+3.3 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 60621 in Chicago, IL has climbed by $403 per month, settling near $1,625 after starting the period at $1,222. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60621 in Chicago, IL now reports about $31,905, up from $24,912 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.9 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 26,538 to 28,301 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 70.6% of households rent today, against 76.1% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60621 in Chicago, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60621 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 61% of local median household income ($31,905/yr), ZIP 60621 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in ZIP 60621. The local median household income is $31,905/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60621?

Rent in ZIP 60621 has risen 6.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 60621 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60621 is in the middle among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #145 of 227 at $1,625/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60621 changed +6.1%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.