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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60426

Cook County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$105,735[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.2%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+11.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-62.8%
vs metro
-68.6%
vs state
-44.7%
ZIP 60426 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60426 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 60426 is worth $105,735 — 68.6% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,083[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cook County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
23,906[3]
Median household income
$42,196[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cook County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-14,346[5]
Moved in
86,012
Moved out
100,358

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
1
  • Thornton Township High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Thornton Twp HSD 205

    1,645 students

  • Coolidge Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · South Holland SD 151

    521 students

  • Brooks Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Harvey SD 152

    452 students

  • Taft School

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · South Holland SD 151

    337 students

  • Rosa L Parks Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147

    323 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$535
Loan principal$84,588
Down payment$21,147
Total interest paid$107,887

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$796
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60426?
The typical home in 60426 is worth $105,735, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60426?
Home values in 60426 are down 2.2% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 60426?
The effective property tax rate in 60426 is 2.0% — roughly $2,083 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60426?
ZIP code 60426 has a population of 23,906 and a median household income of $42,196.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $100,354
    Gross yield
  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $111,379
    Gross yield
    14.5%
  • Robbins, IL

    Typical home
    $115,141
    Gross yield
  • IN

    Typical home
    $93,779
    Gross yield
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $123,228
    Gross yield
    15.1%
  • Riverdale, IL

    Typical home
    $128,151
    Gross yield
    11.8%

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