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ZIP 60634

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 73,885·Cook County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,821/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$141
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ZIP 60634 · $1,821
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,680/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,852/yr
At $1,821/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60634 (Chicago, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,885
Median income
$88,533
Median age
42
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
21%
19.3%
28.6%
14.4%
16.6%
Under 1821%
18–3419.3%
35–5428.6%
55–6414.4%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
43.3%
White51.7%
Black3.3%
Hispanic43.3%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
28.9%
30.4%
27.4%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60634 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,365 → $1,821
up 33.4%
Income
$75,878 → $88,533
up 16.7%
Population
77,520 → 73,885
down 4.7%
Renter share
26.4% → 25.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 27.4%
+2.5 pts
Median age
40.9 → 42
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 60634 in Chicago, IL paid around $1,365 a month. That figure now sits near $1,821, up 33.4% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $75,878 to $88,533 across the same window, up 16.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 60634 in Chicago, IL losing about 3,635 residents over the five-year window, down 4.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.9% to 27.4% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 60634 in Chicago, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 60634

Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 60634 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,821/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($88,533/yr), ZIP 60634 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60634?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60634 (Chicago, IL) is $1,821. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60634 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60634's median rent of $1,821/mo is $141 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 60634 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60634 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #123 out of 236 ZIPs at $1,821/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60634?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,821/mo in ZIP 60634. The local median household income is $88,533/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60634?

Rent in ZIP 60634 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60634 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60634 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,821/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($88,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60634 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60634 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of ZIP 60634 households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60634 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60634 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60634 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,821/mo, it's $574 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60634 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60634 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,821/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60634's median household income ($88,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60634 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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