ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60643

Part of Chicago, IL

Pop. 45,942·Cook County·74th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$2,118/mo

Year-over-Year

+13.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$186

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 60643 · $2,118

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60643 is 0.5% below its high of $2,128 in August 2026, at $2,118 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60643 changed +13.1% 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 ($80,852) is $2,021 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,680); a 3-bedroom is $2,160.

Rank in Chicago

32nd cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60805, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,744/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60643. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,416/yr

At $2,118/mo median

Location

CityChicago

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60643 (Chicago, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,942

Median income

$80,852

Median age

43.7

Renters

25.3%

Age distribution

22.3%

18.5%

23.5%

14%

21.6%

Under 1822.3%

18–3418.5%

35–5423.5%

55–6414%

65+21.6%

Gender

44.9%

55.1%

Male44.9%

Female55.1%

Race & ethnicity

23.6%

69%

White23.6%

Black69%

Hispanic4.1%

Asian0.9%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

21.3%

32.7%

39.8%

No HS diploma6.2%

HS diploma21.3%

Some college32.7%

Bachelor's+39.8%

Housing tenure

74.7%

25.3%

Owner74.7%

Renter25.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 60643 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,365 → $2,118

up 55.2%

Income

$73,285 → $80,852

up 10.3%

Population

49,796 → 45,942

down 7.7%

Renter share

27.3% → 25.3%

-2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

36.9% → 39.8%

+2.9 pts

Median age

43.2 → 43.7

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 60643 in Chicago, IL has climbed by $753 per month, settling near $2,118 after starting the period at $1,365. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60643 in Chicago, IL now reports about $80,852, up from $73,285 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 44.9 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 49,796 to 45,942 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 25.3% of households rent today, against 27.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.9% to 39.8%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60643 in Chicago, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60643 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($80,852/yr), ZIP 60643 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60643?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,118/mo in ZIP 60643. The local median household income is $80,852/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60643?

Rent in ZIP 60643 has risen 13.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,128 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 60643 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60643 is one of the pricier among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #74 of 227 at $2,118/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60643 changed +13.1%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.