| ZIP Code | 60515 |
|---|---|
| City | Downers Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 719 ft |
| Latitude | 41.81107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.024525 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.3% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 102 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,468 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 1,188 (6%) |
| Associates | 2,315 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,727 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,995 (60.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,358 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,300 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,563/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,443 |
| Vacant Units | 504 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,443 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 504 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 60515 is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 29,045, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 60515 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,358 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60515 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $453,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,563 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60515 is primarily White (83.53%). Residents are highly educated — 69.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60515 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 60515 in Downers Grove, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,045 residents, a median household income of $121,358, and a median home value of $453,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.