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ZIP 60626

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 49,662·Cook County·129th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,772/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$193
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ZIP 60626 · $1,772
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,000/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
$21,264/yr
At $1,772/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60626 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,662
Median income
$59,713
Median age
35.9
Renters
72.7%
Age distribution
12.1%
36.3%
25.4%
13.6%
12.6%
Under 1812.1%
18–3436.3%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.6%
65+12.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
49.2%
21.7%
20%
White49.2%
Black21.7%
Hispanic20%
Asian7.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
14.3%
21.1%
54.5%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
27.3%
72.7%
Owner27.3%
Renter72.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60626 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,250 → $1,772
up 41.8%
Income
$51,562 → $59,713
up 15.8%
Population
50,295 → 49,662
down 1.3%
Renter share
72.4% → 72.7%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.1% → 54.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
35.3 → 35.9
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 60626 in Chicago, IL has shifted from $1,250 to $1,772, up 41.8% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,562 in 2021 to $59,713 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60626 in Chicago, IL losing about 633 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.1% to 54.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 60626 in Chicago, IL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60626 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,772/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($59,713/yr), ZIP 60626 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60626?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60626 (Chicago, IL) is $1,772. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60626 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60626's median rent of $1,772/mo is $193 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60626 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60626 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #129 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,772/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60626?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,772/mo in ZIP 60626. The local median household income is $59,713/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60626?

Rent in ZIP 60626 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60626 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60626 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,772/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($59,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60626 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60626 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.7% of ZIP 60626 households are renters, while 27.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60626 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60626 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60626 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,772/mo, it's $637 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60626 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60626 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,772/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 60626's median household income ($59,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60626 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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