ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60636

Part of Chicago, IL

Pop. 32,198·Cook County·171st most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,447/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

-$485

Reported rents

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ZIP 60636 · $1,447

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60636 changed +5.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($38,807) is $970 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,100).

Rank in Chicago

6th cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60649, 5 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,281/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60636. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,364/yr

At $1,447/mo median

Location

CityChicago

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +1.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60636 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,447/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($38,807/yr), ZIP 60636 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,447/mo in ZIP 60636. The local median household income is $38,807/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60636?

Rent in ZIP 60636 has risen 5.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 60636 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60636 is one of the more affordable among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #171 of 227 at $1,447/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60636 changed +5.2%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.