City

Wilmette, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥27,369Population
💰$190,250Median HH Income▲ 149% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$800,100Median Home Value▲ 187% above avg
🎓86.5%College Grads▲ 123% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 11.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.3%
Asian11.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads86.5% ▲ 123% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.3%)
HS Graduate984 (5.8%)
Some College232 (1.4%)
Associates1,033 (6.1%)
Bachelors445 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree14,222 (83.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 5.8%Some College: 1.4%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 83.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad5.8%
Some College1.4%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate83.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$190,250 ▲ 149% above avg
Median Home Value$800,100 ▲ 187% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,968/mo
Total Housing Units10,673
Vacant Units450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Public Transit
17%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Wilmette, IL

Wilmette is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,369 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Wilmette is a affluent community. The median household income of $190,250 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmette is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $800,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,968 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmette is highly educated. 86.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (78.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilmette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60091 27,369 $190,250 $800,100 $1,968 4.4% 86.5% 88.3%