City

Glen Ellyn, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥38,754Population
💰$131,695Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$490,800Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓70.3%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 2.4%Asian: 10.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic8.4%
Black2.4%
Asian10.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads70.3% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma242 (1%)
HS Graduate2,964 (12.1%)
Some College1,424 (5.8%)
Associates2,636 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,350 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree15,873 (64.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.1%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 64.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.1%
Some College5.8%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate64.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,695 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$490,800 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,321/mo
Total Housing Units15,049
Vacant Units624

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,754 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Glen Ellyn is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,695 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glen Ellyn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,321 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glen Ellyn is highly educated. 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.11%).

Glen Ellyn, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Glen Ellyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60137 38,754 $131,695 $490,800 $1,321 5.0% 70.3% 80.9%

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