City

West Chicago, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  DuPage County  ·  Illinois

👥33,711Population
💰$105,063Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$313,600Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45%Hispanic: 41.3%Black: 1.9%Asian: 8.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White45.0%
Hispanic41.3%
Black1.9%
Asian8.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma718 (3.6%)
HS Graduate5,722 (28.9%)
Some College1,851 (9.3%)
Associates2,561 (12.9%)
Bachelors1,962 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree7,002 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,063 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$313,600 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,400/mo
Total Housing Units11,030
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About West Chicago, IL

West Chicago is a city in Illinois, located in DuPage County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,711 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, West Chicago is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,063 is above the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Chicago is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $313,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,400 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Chicago is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.0%.

West Chicago, 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 West Chicago
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60185 33,711 $105,063 $313,600 $1,400 10.7% 45.2% 79.0%