City

Wheeling, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥38,340Population
💰$83,449Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$243,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.3%Hispanic: 32%Black: 2%Asian: 15.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White47.3%
Hispanic32.0%
Black2.0%
Asian15.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma1,032 (4%)
HS Graduate6,045 (23.4%)
Some College2,138 (8.3%)
Associates3,399 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,217 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree11,025 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,449 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$243,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,578/mo
Total Housing Units15,960
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Wheeling, IL

Wheeling is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38,340 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Wheeling is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,449 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wheeling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,578 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheeling is well-educated. 51.2% 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 47.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wheeling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60090 38,340 $83,449 $243,500 $1,578 4.4% 51.2% 61.1%