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ZIP 60636

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 32,198·Cook County·184th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,403/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$562
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ZIP 60636 · $1,403
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,320/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
$16,836/yr
At $1,403/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.1% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60636 (Chicago, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,198
Median income
$38,807
Median age
34.9
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
26.4%
20.9%
12.2%
16.7%
Under 1823.7%
18–3426.4%
35–5420.9%
55–6412.2%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
27.5%
White3.4%
Black67.7%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian0.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22.5%
37.8%
28.9%
No HS diploma22.5%
HS diploma37.8%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+10.9%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60636 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,831 → $38,807
up 39.4%
Population
30,412 → 32,198
up 5.9%
Renter share
53.8% → 47.2%
-6.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10.1% → 10.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
40.7 → 34.9
-5.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $38,807 today, compared with $27,831 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 60636 in Chicago, IL adding about 1,786 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.8% to 47.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60636 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,403/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($38,807/yr), ZIP 60636 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60636?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60636 (Chicago, IL) is $1,403. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60636 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60636's median rent of $1,403/mo is $562 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60636 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60636 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #184 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,403/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60636?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,403/mo in ZIP 60636. The local median household income is $38,807/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60636?

Rent in ZIP 60636 has decreased 14.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60636 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60636 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,403/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($38,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60636 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 60636 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 60636 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60636 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60636 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60636 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,403/mo, it's $1,006 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60636 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60636 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,403/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 60636's median household income ($38,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60636 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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