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ZIP 60827

Pop. 24,713·Cook County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,291/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$674
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ZIP 60827 · $1,291
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,492/yr
At $1,291/mo median
Location
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, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60827 (Riverdale, IL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,713
Median income
$37,217
Median age
31.7
Renters
59.8%
Age distribution
33.7%
20.9%
23.2%
Under 1833.7%
18–3420.9%
35–5423.2%
55–6411%
65+11.1%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White1.1%
Black87.8%
Hispanic5.5%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
31.6%
40.1%
16.7%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college40.1%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
40.2%
59.8%
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60827 in Riverdale, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,801 → $37,217
up 13.5%
Population
26,010 → 24,713
down 5.0%
Renter share
61.5% → 59.8%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.6% → 16.7%
+2.1 pts
Median age
30.9 → 31.7
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $32,801 to $37,217 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 26,010 residents to roughly 24,713. Renters now make up 59.8% of households, compared with 61.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.7% of adults here, versus 14.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60827 covers Riverdale, IL. The median rent here is $1,291/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($37,217/yr), ZIP 60827 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60827?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60827 (Riverdale, IL) is $1,291. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60827 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60827's median rent of $1,291/mo is $674 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60827 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60827 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #192 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,291/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60827?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,291/mo in ZIP 60827. The local median household income is $37,217/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60827?

Rent in ZIP 60827 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60827 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60827 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,291/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($37,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60827 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 60827 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.8% of ZIP 60827 households are renters, while 40.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60827 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60827 compare to the rest of Riverdale?

ZIP 60827 is pricier than Riverdale as a whole. At $1,291/mo, it's $59 above the Riverdale citywide median of $1,232/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60827 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60827 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,291/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 60827's median household income ($37,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60827 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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