City

Carol Stream, IL

6 ZIP codes  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥42,087Population
💰$107,560Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$311,600Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52%Hispanic: 18%Black: 6.1%Asian: 18.7%Other: 4%Race
White52.0%
Hispanic18.0%
Black6.1%
Asian18.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma532 (1.9%)
HS Graduate6,173 (22.4%)
Some College2,362 (8.6%)
Associates3,695 (13.4%)
Bachelors2,168 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree12,600 (45.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 45.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College8.6%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate45.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,560 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$311,600 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,465/mo
Total Housing Units15,710
Vacant Units547

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
51%
About Carol Stream, IL

Carol Stream is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Carol Stream is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,560 is above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carol Stream is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $311,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,465 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carol Stream is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (51.95%).

Carol Stream, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Carol Stream
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60188 42,087 $107,560 $311,600 $1,465 4.1% 53.6% 69.9%

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