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ZIP 60621

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 28,301·Cook County·159th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$419
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ZIP 60621 · $1,546
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,330/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, -2.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60621 in Chicago, IL now reports about $31,905, up from $24,912 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60621 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 58% of local median household income ($31,905/yr), ZIP 60621 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60621 (Chicago, IL) is $1,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60621's median rent of $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60621 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60621 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #159 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,546/mo.

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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 60621. The local median household income is $31,905/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60621?

Rent in ZIP 60621 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60621 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 58% of the local median household income ($31,905/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60621 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 60621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.6% of ZIP 60621 households are renters, while 29.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60621 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60621 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60621 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,546/mo, it's $863 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
58%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~58% of ZIP 60621's median household income ($31,905/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60621 58%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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