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ZIP 60639

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 84,240·Cook County·144th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$275
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ZIP 60639 · $1,690
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,560/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
$20,280/yr
At $1,690/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60639 (Chicago, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
84,240
Median income
$61,089
Median age
36.1
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
25.5%
22.7%
26.6%
14%
Under 1825.5%
18–3422.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.2%
65+14%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
17.7%
13.3%
75.2%
White17.7%
Black13.3%
Hispanic75.2%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
29.3%
31.5%
22.9%
16.3%
No HS diploma29.3%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60639 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,196 → $1,690
up 41.3%
Income
$53,197 → $61,089
up 14.8%
Population
89,037 → 84,240
down 5.4%
Renter share
51.6% → 51.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 16.3%
+1.3 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.1
+1.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 60639 in Chicago, IL has increased 41.3% since 2021, going from about $1,196 per month to roughly $1,690 today. Median household income grew from $53,197 to $61,089 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 89,037 to 84,240 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 60639 in Chicago, IL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60639 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($61,089/yr), ZIP 60639 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60639?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60639 (Chicago, IL) is $1,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60639 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60639's median rent of $1,690/mo is $275 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60639 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60639 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #144 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60639?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 60639. The local median household income is $61,089/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60639?

Rent in ZIP 60639 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60639 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60639 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,690/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($61,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60639 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60639 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 60639 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60639 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60639 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60639 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,690/mo, it's $719 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60639 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60639 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,690/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 60639's median household income ($61,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60639 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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