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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60544

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

Typical home value

$390,217[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+37.4%
vs metro
+15.8%
vs state
+104.1%
ZIP 60544 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60544 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60544 is worth $390,217 — 15.8% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,529 a month — a 7.8% 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
$2,529[2]
Gross yield
7.8%[2]
Cap rate
4.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,684[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
27,306[3]
Median household income
$108,304[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,518[5]
Moved in
16,610
Moved out
18,128

Schools

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

Public schools
11
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • Plainfield High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Plainfield SD 202

    1,898 students

  • Richard Ira Jones Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Plainfield SD 202

    851 students

  • Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Plainfield SD 202

    774 students

  • Wallin Oaks Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plainfield SD 202

    645 students

  • Walkers Grove Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plainfield SD 202

    624 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 yield7.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.7%
Annual rent$30,349

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$1,973
Loan principal$312,173
Down payment$78,043
Total interest paid$398,160

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 ratio1.16
Monthly cost to own$2,939
Monthly rent$2,529

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
52nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
66th percentile[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60544?
The typical home in 60544 is worth $390,217, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60544?
Home values in 60544 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60544?
A typical home in 60544 rents for about $2,529 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 60544?
The effective property tax rate in 60544 is 2.0% — roughly $7,684 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60544?
ZIP code 60544 has a population of 27,306 and a median household income of $108,304.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Mundelein, IL

    Typical home
    $390,597
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Elk Grove Village, IL

    Typical home
    $390,691
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Yorkville, IL

    Typical home
    $389,110
    Gross yield
  • Joliet, IL

    Typical home
    $392,323
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Lombard, IL

    Typical home
    $387,017
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Tinley Park, IL

    Typical home
    $393,526
    Gross yield

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