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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60526

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

Typical home value

$486,617[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.2%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+71.3%
vs metro
+44.4%
vs state
+154.5%
ZIP 60526 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60526 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60526 is worth $486,617 — 44.4% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 9.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,667 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. 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
$1,667[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,860[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
13,459[3]
Median household income
$120,308[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
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Brook Park Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95

    872 students

  • Park Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · La Grange SD 102

    690 students

  • Forest Road Elem School

    Elementary · Grades 1–6 · La Grange SD 102

    493 students

  • Barnsdale Road School

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · La Grange SD 102

    285 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 yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$20,000

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$2,461
Loan principal$389,293
Down payment$97,323
Total interest paid$496,522

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 ratio2.21
Monthly cost to own$3,689
Monthly rent$1,667

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
39th percentile[1]
Rental yield
3rd percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60526?
The typical home in 60526 is worth $486,617, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60526?
Home values in 60526 are up 9.2% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60526?
A typical home in 60526 rents for about $1,667 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 60526?
The effective property tax rate in 60526 is 2.0% — roughly $9,860 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60526?
ZIP code 60526 has a population of 13,459 and a median household income of $120,308.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Crystal Lake, IL

    Typical home
    $485,151
    Gross yield
  • Bolingbrook, IL

    Typical home
    $492,135
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Ringwood, IL

    Typical home
    $493,731
    Gross yield
  • Countryside, IL

    Typical home
    $493,952
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Hoffman Estates, IL

    Typical home
    $496,166
    Gross yield
  • Highwood, IL

    Typical home
    $476,931
    Gross yield
    5.8%

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