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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60612

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

Typical home value

$360,140[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
-0.5%
10-year / yr
+2.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.8%
vs metro
+6.9%
vs state
+88.3%
ZIP 60612 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60612 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60612 is worth $360,140 — 6.9% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,448 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,448[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,400[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
35,744[3]
Median household income
$60,922[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
24
Elementary
15
Middle
1
High
8
  • Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

    1,156 students

  • Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

    459 students

  • Phoenix Military Academy HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

    403 students

  • LEARN Charter Excel Campus

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

    389 students

  • Mitchell Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

    388 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$29,371

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$1,821
Loan principal$288,112
Down payment$72,028
Total interest paid$367,471

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$2,571
Monthly rent$2,448

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
23rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60612?
The typical home in 60612 is worth $360,140, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60612?
Home values in 60612 are up 3.6% over the past year, and down 0.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60612?
A typical home in 60612 rents for about $2,448 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 60612?
The effective property tax rate in 60612 is 1.5% — roughly $5,400 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60612?
ZIP code 60612 has a population of 35,744 and a median household income of $60,922.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lockport, IL

    Typical home
    $360,625
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Westchester, IL

    Typical home
    $361,463
    Gross yield
  • Crown Point, IN

    Typical home
    $358,573
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Fox River Grove, IL

    Typical home
    $358,445
    Gross yield
  • Wauconda, IL

    Typical home
    $357,895
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Wood Dale, IL

    Typical home
    $357,406
    Gross yield

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