City

Elmhurst, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥47,759Population
💰$143,333Median HH Income▲ 88% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$527,600Median Home Value▲ 89% above avg
🎓68.6%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 6.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic10.3%
Black1.8%
Asian6.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads68.6% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma193 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,183 (13.4%)
Some College1,756 (5.6%)
Associates3,642 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,952 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree19,441 (62.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 13.4%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 62.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad13.4%
Some College5.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate62.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,333 ▲ 88% above avg
Median Home Value$527,600 ▲ 89% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,890/mo
Total Housing Units18,687
Vacant Units895

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 47,759 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Elmhurst is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $143,333 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elmhurst is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $527,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,890 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmhurst is highly educated. 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elmhurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60126 47,759 $143,333 $527,600 $1,890 4.6% 68.6% 80.3%