| ZIP Code | 60126 |
|---|---|
| City | Elmhurst |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 704 ft |
| Latitude | 41.896843 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.94124 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.6% ▲ 77% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 193 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,183 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 1,756 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 3,642 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,952 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,441 (62.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,333 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $527,600 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,890/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,687 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,687 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 60126 is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 47,759, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 60126 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,333 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60126 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $527,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,890 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 60126 is primarily White (77.34%). Residents are highly educated — 68.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60126 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 60126 in Elmhurst, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 47,759 residents, a median household income of $143,333, and a median home value of $527,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.