ZIP Code 60196 — Schaumburg, IL Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 60196 (Schaumburg, Illinois) is worth about $625,000 at roughly $329 per square foot — 65% more expensive than the Schaumburg median and 113% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$625,000
Typical home value
$329
Price per sq ft
#1 of 4
Schaumburg ZIPs by value
+65%
vs Schaumburg median

How 60196 compares

ZIP 60196 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Schaumburg: its typical home value of $625,000 ranks #1 of the 4 Schaumburg ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $340,000 in 60194 to $625,000 in 60196). Per square foot it costs about $329, against $266 for Schaumburg as a whole, $135 for Illinois, and $195 nationally.

AreaTypical value$ / sq ft
ZIP 60196$625,000$329
Schaumburg, IL$378,000$266
Illinois$200,000$135
United States$294,000$195

Home value by size in 60196

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $329 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home sizeEstimated value
1,000 sq ft$329,000
1,500 sq ft$493,500
2,000 sq ft$658,000
2,500 sq ft$822,500
3,000 sq ft$987,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 60196

To buy the typical $625,000 home in ZIP 60196 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $170,000 a year (about $3,970 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $202,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$31,300$4,930/mo$211,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$62,500$4,710/mo$202,000/yr
20%$125,000$3,970/mo$170,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 60196

At about $329 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 60196:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$300k910 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k1220 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$500k1520 sq ftaround the typical home here
$600k1820 sq ftaround the typical home here
$750k2280 sq ftaround the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 60196 home.

Estimate a specific home in 60196

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 60196 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Schaumburg ZIP codes by home value

Where 60196 sits among Schaumburg’s 4 ZIP codes:

#ZIP codeTypical value$ / sq ft
160196 (this page)$625,000$329
260173$380,000$275
360193$376,000$256
460194$340,000$255

ZIP 60196 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 60196? +
The typical home in ZIP 60196 (Schaumburg, IL) is worth about $625,000 as of 2026. That is 65% more expensive than the Schaumburg median of $378,000 and 113% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.
What is the price per square foot in 60196? +
About $329 per square foot in 60196, versus $266 across Schaumburg and $135 across Illinois. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $493,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $822,500.
What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 60196? +
For the typical $625,000 home in ZIP 60196, a household income of about $170,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $202,000; with 5% down about $211,000.
Is 60196 an expensive ZIP code? +
Within Schaumburg, 60196 ranks #1 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the pricier ZIP codes in Schaumburg. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Schaumburg home values page, all Illinois cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.