City

Glendale Heights, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥32,954Population
💰$81,996Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$249,300Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.8%Hispanic: 31.4%Black: 11.6%Asian: 24%Other: 3.2%Race
White29.8%
Hispanic31.4%
Black11.6%
Asian24.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma1,003 (5.1%)
HS Graduate6,186 (31.3%)
Some College2,502 (12.7%)
Associates2,281 (11.5%)
Bachelors1,421 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree6,364 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,996 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$249,300 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,558/mo
Total Housing Units11,882
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
50%
About Glendale Heights, IL

Glendale Heights is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,954 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Glendale Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,996 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glendale Heights is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,558 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glendale Heights is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 31.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Glendale Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60139 32,954 $81,996 $249,300 $1,558 5.3% 39.4% 64.1%