City

Darien, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥22,975Population
💰$109,974Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$388,800Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 11.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic8.5%
Black2.6%
Asian11.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma127 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,093 (19.1%)
Some College1,359 (8.4%)
Associates2,108 (13%)
Bachelors1,236 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree8,278 (51.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 51.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College8.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate51.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,974 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$388,800 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,684/mo
Total Housing Units9,549
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Darien, IL

Darien is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,975 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Darien is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,974 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Darien is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $388,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,684 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darien is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.61%).

Darien, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Darien
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60561 22,975 $109,974 $388,800 $1,684 4.0% 58.7% 79.3%