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ZIP 60625

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 76,760·Cook County·106th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,937/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$28
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ZIP 60625 · $1,937
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$2,100/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
$23,244/yr
At $1,937/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60625 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
76,760
Median income
$85,703
Median age
36.3
Renters
59.2%
Age distribution
18.5%
28.7%
32.4%
Under 1818.5%
18–3428.7%
35–5432.4%
55–649.2%
65+11.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
49%
30.5%
13.7%
White49%
Black4.8%
Hispanic30.5%
Asian13.7%
Other2%
Education (25+)
15.4%
17.3%
55.4%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+55.4%
Housing tenure
40.8%
59.2%
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60625 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,414 → $1,937
up 37.0%
Income
$76,088 → $85,703
up 12.6%
Population
80,028 → 76,760
down 4.1%
Renter share
60.3% → 59.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
52.1% → 55.4%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.3
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 60625 in Chicago, IL paid around $1,414 a month. That figure now sits near $1,937, up 37.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $85,703 today, compared with $76,088 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60625 in Chicago, IL losing about 3,268 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.1% to 55.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60625 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,937/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($85,703/yr), ZIP 60625 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60625?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60625 (Chicago, IL) is $1,937. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60625 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60625's median rent of $1,937/mo is $28 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60625 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60625 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #106 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,937/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60625?

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 $1,937/mo in ZIP 60625. The local median household income is $85,703/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60625?

Rent in ZIP 60625 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60625 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60625 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,937/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($85,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60625 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60625 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.2% of ZIP 60625 households are renters, while 40.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60625 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60625 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60625 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,937/mo, it's $472 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60625 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60625 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,937/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 60625's median household income ($85,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60625 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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