ZIP Code · IL

ZIP 60659

Part of Chicago, IL

Pop. 41,728·Cook County·128th most expensive ZIP in Illinois

Median rent (all units)

$1,752/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$180

Reported rents

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ZIP 60659 · $1,752

More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 60659 usually run 1.4% below trend in February and 1% above it in May, about $42 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 60659 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Illinois

Rent in ZIP 60659 changed +7.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.7%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 60659 is 47.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,704) is $1,718 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,620); a 2-bedroom is $1,830.

Rank in Chicago

19th cheapest of 51 ZIP codes in Chicago.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 60644, 8 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,312/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 60659. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,024/yr

At $1,752/mo median

Location

CityChicago

StateIL

CountyCook County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.9% 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

$1,202 → $1,752

up 45.8%

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 45.8% since 2021, going from about $1,202 per month to roughly $1,752 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 25.4 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 60659 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $1,752/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,704/yr), ZIP 60659 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,752/mo in ZIP 60659. The local median household income is $68,704/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60659?

Rent in ZIP 60659 has risen 7.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 60659?

Asking rents in ZIP 60659 are usually lowest in February, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $42 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 60659 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60659 is in the middle among Illinois ZIP codes for rent, ranking #128 of 227 at $1,752/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 60659 changed +7.0%, against a typical +4.7% across the 172 Illinois ZIP codes Zillow tracks.