| ZIP Code | 60188 |
|---|---|
| City | Carol Stream |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 630 |
| Elevation | 748 ft |
| Latitude | 41.915737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.129434 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 532 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,173 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 2,362 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 3,695 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,168 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,600 (45.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,560 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $311,600 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,465/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,710 |
| Vacant Units | 547 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,710 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 547 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 60188 is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 42,087, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 60188 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,560 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60188 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,465 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60188 is majority White (51.95%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60188 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 60188 in Carol Stream, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 42,087 residents, a median household income of $107,560, and a median home value of $311,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.