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ZIP 60659

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 41,728·Cook County·123rd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 60659 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,830/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60659 (Chicago, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,728
Median income
$68,704
Median age
36.6
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
27.3%
20.6%
26.1%
12.7%
13.4%
Under 1827.3%
18–3420.6%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.7%
65+13.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
39.4%
22.9%
28%
White39.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian28%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
14.1%
22.2%
21%
42.7%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60659 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,341 → $1,809
up 34.9%
Income
$57,077 → $68,704
up 20.4%
Population
43,729 → 41,728
down 4.6%
Renter share
55.6% → 53.2%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 42.7%
+4.7 pts
Median age
36.1 → 36.6
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 60659 in Chicago, IL has increased 34.9% since 2021, going from about $1,341 per month to roughly $1,809 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60659 in Chicago, IL now reports about $68,704, up from $57,077 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.5 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 43,729 to 41,728 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 53.2% of households rent today, against 55.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38% to 42.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60659 in Chicago, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60659 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($68,704/yr), ZIP 60659 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60659?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60659 (Chicago, IL) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60659 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60659's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60659 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60659 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #123 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60659?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 60659. The local median household income is $68,704/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60659?

Rent in ZIP 60659 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60659 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60659 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($68,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60659 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60659 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 60659 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60659 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60659 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60659 is more affordable than Chicago overall. At $1,809/mo, it's $600 below the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60659 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60659 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 60659's median household income ($68,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60659 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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