Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois (ZIP 60642) is $2,243/month (±$98), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $593,600 (±$43,615), and the median household income is $143,175/year. The unemployment rate in Cook County, Illinois was 5.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 60642
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $2,243 |
| Median Home Value | $593,600 |
| Median Household Income | $143,175 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,765 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 7,803 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 66% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,008 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 5.3% |
How does ZIP 60642 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Illinois.
Higher rent than 98% of ZIP codes in Illinois · 23th of 1173
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 60712 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 60461 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 60184 | $3,501 |
| … 19 more … | ||
| 23 | ZCTA5 60642(you are here) | $2,243 |
| … 1147 more … | ||
| 1171 | ZCTA5 62459 | $283 |
| 1172 | ZCTA5 62931 | $246 |
| 1173 | ZCTA5 62921 | $99 |
Geography
ZIP 60642 is in Cook County, Illinois.
It covers part of Chicago city, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois (ZIP 60642) is $2,243/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois?
The median home value in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois (ZIP 60642) is $593,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 60642 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 60642, Illinois, 1,008 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois?
The median household income in ZCTA5 60642, Illinois is $143,175/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,243 has a margin of error of ±$98. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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