| ZIP Code | 60516 |
|---|---|
| City | Downers Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 769 ft |
| Latitude | 41.761297 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.013393 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.8% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 283 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,495 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 1,388 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 2,108 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,680 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,618 (54.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,780 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $423,000 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,636/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,912 |
| Vacant Units | 529 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,912 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 529 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 60516 is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 28,594, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 60516 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,780 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60516 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $423,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,636 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 60516 is primarily White (80.70%). Residents are highly educated — 62.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60516 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 60516 in Downers Grove, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,594 residents, a median household income of $118,780, and a median home value of $423,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.