ZIP Code 60126
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Elmhurst · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 46,371
- Median income
- $147,566
- Median home value
- $540,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.6%
- Land area
- 28.8 sq mi
1,612/sq mi
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Chicago
ZIP code 60126 in Elmhurst, Illinois has a population of 46,371. The median household income is $147,566, which is 93% above the national average. Median home value is $540,300, 94% above the US average. 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 46,371 residents, producing a population density of 1,612 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60126 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60126 sits at $147,566 (84% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $77,520. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $540,300 (182% above the state average) with median rent at $1,983 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60126 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60126.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
243 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
243 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
165 establishments
- Construction
Construction
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60126, Elmhurst, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
46,371
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
1,612
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60126?
42.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
11.1%
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?
$147,566
Median Household Income
+84% vs state
$77,520
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,589
Total Housing Units
17,598
Occupied Units
991
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$540,300
Median Home Value
+182% vs state
$1,983
Median Rent
1966
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60126 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 171 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 197 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 209 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 224 |
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 1,807 business establishments in ZIP 60126, employing approximately 30,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,196,959,000.
1,807
Businesses
30,767
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 243 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 243 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 165 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 164 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 151 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 141 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 106 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 81 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 81 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 38 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 34 | 1.9% |
| Information | 29 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60126 vs 60163 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60163 | Berkeley, IL | 5,209 | 1.8 mi |
| 60181 | Villa Park, IL | 28,836 | 2.2 mi |
| 60164 | Melrose Park, IL | 22,048 | 2.6 mi |
| 60106 | Bensenville, IL | 20,309 | 4.4 mi |
| 60165 | Stone Park, IL | 4,946 | 3.2 mi |
| 60162 | Hillside, IL | 8,111 | 2.9 mi |
| 60523 | Oak Brook, IL | 9,890 | 4.1 mi |
| 60104 | Bellwood, IL | 19,038 | 3.5 mi |
| 60160 | Melrose Park, IL | 25,432 | 4.2 mi |
| 60148 | Lombard, IL | 51,468 | 4.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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