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Wheeling, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60090

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,633
1,549/sq mi
$85,355
Median income
$264,800
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheeling pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
1,549
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60090 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, with 37,633 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 1,549 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60090 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,355 (7% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,478. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $264,800 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,663 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60090 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheeling, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60090.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60090, Wheeling, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,633

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

1,549

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60090?

39.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

45.5%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,355

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$41,478

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60090 ranks nationally

Wheeling, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,355 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,974

Total Housing Units

15,100

Occupied Units

874

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$264,800

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,663

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60090 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 130
2021 +7.1% 139
2022 +12.7% 156
2023 +7.8% 169
2024 +9.1% 184

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,342 business establishments in ZIP 60090, employing approximately 20,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,274,319,000.

1,342

Businesses

20,419

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 220 16.4%
Construction 140 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 137 10.2%
Wholesale trade 122 9.1%
Manufacturing 120 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 115 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 114 8.5%
Retail trade 82 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 82 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 82 6.1%
Finance and insurance 41 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 2.2%
Educational services 24 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.0%
Information 11 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60090 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60090 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60070 Prospect Heights, IL 16,001 1.8 mi
60069 Lincolnshire, IL 8,384 4.7 mi
60004 Arlington Heights, IL 50,582 3.2 mi
60056 Mount Prospect, IL 55,219 4.4 mi
60089 Buffalo Grove, IL 41,533 3.3 mi
60062 Northbrook, IL 39,936 4.0 mi
60015 Deerfield, IL 26,800 3.8 mi
60074 Palatine, IL 38,985 5.4 mi
60016 Des Plaines, IL 59,690 5.7 mi
60026 Glenview, IL 13,335 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60090 in? ▼
ZIP code 60090 (Wheeling) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60090? ▼
ZIP code 60090 in Wheeling, IL has a population of 37,633 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60090 is $85,355, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60090 is $264,800, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60090 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60090? ▼
ZIP code 60090 has 1,342 business establishments employing approximately 20,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60090 are: Transportation and warehousing (220), Construction (140), Professional, scientific, and technical services (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60090 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60090? ▼
In ZIP code 60090, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60090 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60090? ▼
In ZIP code 60090, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60090 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.