| ZIP Code | 60561 |
|---|---|
| City | Darien |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 760 ft |
| Latitude | 41.745663 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.981494 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.7% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 127 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,093 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 1,359 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 2,108 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 1,236 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,278 (51.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,974 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $388,800 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,684/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,549 |
| Vacant Units | 271 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,549 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 271 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 60561 is located in Darien, Illinois, within DuPage County. With a population of 22,975, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45 years. Economically, 60561 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,974 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60561 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $388,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,684 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 60561 is primarily White (73.61%). Residents are well-educated — 58.7% 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 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60561 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 60561 in Darien, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,975 residents, a median household income of $109,974, and a median home value of $388,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.