Western Springs, IL

Census ZIP code profile for Western Springs, IL — 1 ZIPs, total population 12,960. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Western Springs, IL is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 12,960 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Western Springs splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Western Springs, the median household income averages $230,255 and per-capita income averages $104,158. Poverty rate runs at 1.3% and unemployment at 3.1%. On housing, the average median home value is $739,400 with median rent of $2,006 per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Western Springs against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Western Springs as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

12,960

Population

$230,255

Median Income

$739,400

Median Home Value

41.6

Median Age

How much do residents of Western Springs earn?

Median Household Income
$230,255
Per Capita Income
$104,158
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%

What does housing look like in Western Springs?

Median Home Value
$739,400
Median Rent
$2,006/mo
Owner Occupied
95.6%
Housing Units
4,544

Who lives in Western Springs?

Bachelor's Degree+
83.8%
High School+
91.4%
Avg Commute
31 min
Foreign Born
4.9%

ZIP Codes in Western Springs, IL

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
60558 12,960 1,420 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Western Springs, IL?
Western Springs, IL has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 12,960, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Western Springs?
The average median household income across Western Springs, IL ZIP codes is $230,255. The poverty rate is 1.3%.
What is the cost of living in Western Springs?
The average median home value in Western Springs, IL is $739,400. Median rent is $2,006/month. 95.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.