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ZIP 60661

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 11,398·Cook County·24th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,596/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$631
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ZIP 60661 · $2,596
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,670/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
$31,152/yr
At $2,596/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60661 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 87.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,398
Median income
$125,741
Median age
32.2
Renters
73.4%
Age distribution
53.6%
33.3%
Under 184.9%
18–3453.6%
35–5433.3%
55–644.1%
65+4.2%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
12.4%
23.6%
White51.9%
Black8%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian23.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
87.3%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma2%
Some college9.5%
Bachelor's+87.3%
Housing tenure
26.6%
73.4%
Owner26.6%
Renter73.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60661 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,958 → $2,596
up 32.6%
Income
$139,063 → $125,741
down 9.6%
Population
11,073 → 11,398
up 2.9%
Renter share
66% → 73.4%
+7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
91.4% → 87.3%
-4.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 60661 in Chicago, IL has increased from $1,958 to $2,596, a 32.6% change over five years. Median household income slipped from $139,063 to $125,741 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 11,073 residents to roughly 11,398. Renters now make up 73.4% of households, compared with 66% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 87.3% of adults here, versus 91.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 60661 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 60661 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $2,596/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($125,741/yr), ZIP 60661 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60661?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60661 (Chicago, IL) is $2,596. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60661 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60661's median rent of $2,596/mo is $631 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60661 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60661 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #24 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,596/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60661?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,596/mo in ZIP 60661. The local median household income is $125,741/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60661?

Rent in ZIP 60661 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60661 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60661 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,596/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($125,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60661 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60661 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.4% of ZIP 60661 households are renters, while 26.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60661 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60661 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60661 is pricier than Chicago as a whole. At $2,596/mo, it's $187 above the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60661 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60661 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,596/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60661's median household income ($125,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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