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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60827

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

Typical home value

$128,151[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+12.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-54.9%
vs metro
-62.0%
vs state
-33.0%
ZIP 60827 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60827 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60827 is worth $128,151 — 62.0% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,260 a month — a 11.8% 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
$1,260[2]
Gross yield
11.8%[2]
Cap rate
7.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,982[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
24,713[3]
Median household income
$37,217[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
14
Elementary
10
Middle
2
High
1
  • Carver Primary School

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

    473 students

  • Carver Military Academy HS

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

    408 students

  • Burr Oak Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Calumet Public SD 132

    325 students

  • Washington Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Dolton SD 148

    295 students

  • Burr Oak Elem School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Calumet Public SD 132

    294 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 yield11.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.1%
Annual rent$15,120

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$648
Loan principal$102,521
Down payment$25,630
Total interest paid$130,760

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 ratio0.73
Monthly cost to own$920
Monthly rent$1,260

Owning 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
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60827?
The typical home in 60827 is worth $128,151, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60827?
Home values in 60827 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60827?
A typical home in 60827 rents for about $1,260 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 60827?
The effective property tax rate in 60827 is 1.5% — roughly $1,982 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60827?
ZIP code 60827 has a population of 24,713 and a median household income of $37,217.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • East Chicago, IN

    Typical home
    $129,997
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Chicago, IL

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

    Typical home
    $135,094
    Gross yield
    13.6%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $139,272
    Gross yield
    12.0%
  • Robbins, IL

    Typical home
    $115,141
    Gross yield
  • Hammond, IN

    Typical home
    $142,519
    Gross yield
    11.5%

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