| ZIP Code | 60189 |
|---|---|
| City | Wheaton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 331 |
| Elevation | 758 ft |
| Latitude | 41.840645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.122055 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.6% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 160 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,977 (9.6%) |
| Some College | 1,066 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 2,228 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,460 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,639 (66.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,886 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $467,300 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,747/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,397 |
| Vacant Units | 343 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,397 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 343 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 60189 is located in Wheaton, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 30,866, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 60189 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,886 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60189 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $467,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,747 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 60189 is primarily White (80.01%). Residents are highly educated — 73.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60189 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 60189 in Wheaton, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,866 residents, a median household income of $124,886, and a median home value of $467,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.