City

Westchester, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥16,524Population
💰$103,561Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$297,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 21.3%Black: 19.9%Asian: 3.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic21.3%
Black19.9%
Asian3.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma216 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,412 (19.7%)
Some College1,131 (9.2%)
Associates1,737 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,088 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree5,663 (46.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College9.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,561 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$297,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,767/mo
Total Housing Units7,376
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About Westchester, IL

Westchester is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,524 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Westchester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,561 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Westchester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,767 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westchester is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (53.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60154 16,524 $103,561 $297,400 $1,767 5.4% 55.1% 91.4%