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Sales tax in Evanston, IL

~10.5% combined sales tax rate
Estimated 9.25%–10.5% depending on the address

The combined sales tax rate in Evanston, IL is about 10.5%, and ranges from 9.25% to 10.5% depending on the exact address.

Estimated from 3 ZIP codes covering Evanston. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.

ZIP codes
3 on file, every one crossing the city line
County
Cook County
City limits of Evanston, IL, covering 7.8 square miles of land
City limits · 7.8 sq mi Census TIGER/Line 2024, simplified. Not a tax boundary: districts cross it and the rate can differ inside it.
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ZIP codes in Evanston

3 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.

3 ZIP codes crossing the city line

Part of each of these lies outside Evanston. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.

ZIP codes in Evanston with the combined sales tax figure for each
ZIP code Combined rate Also reaches
60201 ~10.5% (9.25%–10.5%) no other city
60202 ~10.5% (9.25%–10.5%) no other city
60208 ~10.5% (9.25%–10.5%) no other city

How the combined rate in Evanston, IL is made up

Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.

Tax rate components in Evanston, IL, with the source of each
Jurisdiction Type Rate Applies to Effective Source
Illinois state 6.25% all 3 ZIP codes Jan 1, 1990 Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files
Cook County county 3% all 3 ZIP codes Aug 1, 2026 Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files
Evanston city 1.25% all 3 ZIP codes Aug 1, 2026 Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files
Combined rate 10.5%

How Evanston compares with the rest of Illinois

Evanston's ~10.5% is above what most ZIP codes carry in Illinois. Of the state's 1,568 ZIP codes with a figure, 117 land on the same one, 1,424 carry a lower figure and 27 a higher one. Across Illinois the combined rate runs from 6.25% to 11.25%. See every city in Illinois.

The most common combined sales tax figures in Illinois, by number of ZIP codes
Combined rate ZIP codes Which is this city
~7.25% 343
~7.75% 206
~8.25% 184
~10.5% 117 Evanston
~6.25% 104

Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.

How sales tax is collected

The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.

Rates last verified: Sep 6, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.

TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.

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