Bensenville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60106
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,309
- 871/sq mi High-density area
- $79,456
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bensenville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 871
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60106 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60106 (Bensenville, IL) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.2 in 2023 to 186.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bensenville, DuPage County, Illinois, with 20,309 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 871 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,456 (1% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,340. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $282,200 (47% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,412; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60106 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bensenville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60106.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
228 establishments
- Construction
Construction
158 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
147 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
136 establishments
- Retail trade 77
Retail trade
77 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60106, Bensenville, 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
20,309
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
871
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60106?
40.4
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
28.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,456
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$35,340
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60106 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bensenville, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,456 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,833housing units
7,833
Total Housing Units
7,565
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,200
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,412
Median Rent
1970
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60106 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 132 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 142 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 153 |
| 2023 | +17.7% | 180 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 186 |
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 1,078 business establishments in ZIP 60106, employing approximately 16,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,008,900,000.
1,078
Businesses
16,758
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 228 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 158 | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 147 | 13.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 136 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Information | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.3% |
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 60106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
46,371 residents
- 60101
Addison (60101)
39,119 residents
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
33,820 residents
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
30,099 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60106
Bensenville (60106)
20,309 residents
- 60131 18,097
Franklin Park (60131)
18,097 residents
- 60191 14,310
Wood Dale (60191)
14,310 residents
- 60176 11,795
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60106 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
$147,566 median income
- 60143
Itasca (60143)
$114,420 median income
- 60007
Elk Grove Village (60007)
$93,494 median income
- 60191
Wood Dale (60191)
$91,333 median income
- 60101
Addison (60101)
$90,800 median income
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
$90,574 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60106
Bensenville (60106)
$79,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60106 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60191 | Wood Dale, IL | 14,310 | 2.0 mi |
| 60126 | Elmhurst, IL | 46,371 | 4.4 mi |
| 60176 | Schiller Park, IL | 11,795 | 3.8 mi |
| 60131 | Franklin Park, IL | 18,097 | 3.3 mi |
| 60018 | Des Plaines, IL | 30,099 | 3.4 mi |
| 60164 | Melrose Park, IL | 22,048 | 3.6 mi |
| 60143 | Itasca, IL | 10,360 | 4.2 mi |
| 60007 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 33,820 | 4.2 mi |
| 60101 | Addison, IL | 39,119 | 4.1 mi |
| 60163 | Berkeley, IL | 5,209 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60106, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,309 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60106 in?
ZIP code 60106 (Bensenville) is located in DuPage County, Illinois. DuPage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dupage-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60106?
ZIP code 60106 in Bensenville, IL has a population of 20,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60106?
The median household income in ZIP 60106 is $79,456, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60106?
The median home value in ZIP 60106 is $282,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60106 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60106?
ZIP code 60106 has 1,078 business establishments employing approximately 16,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60106 are: Transportation and warehousing (228), Construction (158), Manufacturing (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60106 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60106?
In ZIP code 60106, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 60106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60106 is 25.5 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 60106?
In ZIP code 60106, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60106 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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