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ZIP 60644

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 47,210·Cook County·166th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,523/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$439
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ZIP 60644 · $1,523
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,450/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
$18,276/yr
At $1,523/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60644 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,210
Median income
$40,950
Median age
37
Renters
69.8%
Age distribution
24.4%
23.2%
27.1%
14.4%
Under 1824.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.9%
65+14.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White5.6%
Black80.6%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian1%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
15.5%
39.6%
32.7%
12.2%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma39.6%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+12.2%
Housing tenure
30.2%
69.8%
Owner30.2%
Renter69.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60644 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,016 → $1,523
up 49.9%
Income
$31,816 → $40,950
up 28.7%
Population
47,630 → 47,210
down 0.9%
Renter share
70.5% → 69.8%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
11.7% → 12.2%
+0.5 pts

Rent in ZIP 60644 in Chicago, IL has climbed 49.9% since 2021, going from about $1,016 per month to roughly $1,523 today. Census figures show median household income at $40,950 today, compared with $31,816 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 60644 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,523/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($40,950/yr), ZIP 60644 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60644?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60644 (Chicago, IL) is $1,523. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60644 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60644's median rent of $1,523/mo is $439 (22%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 60644 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60644 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #166 out of 236 ZIPs at $1,523/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60644?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,523/mo in ZIP 60644. The local median household income is $40,950/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60644?

Rent in ZIP 60644 has increased 7.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60644 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60644 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,523/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($40,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60644 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 60644 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.8% of ZIP 60644 households are renters, while 30.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60644 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60644 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60644 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,523/mo, it's $872 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60644 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60644 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,523/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 60644's median household income ($40,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60644 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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