Elmhurst, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60126
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,371
- 1,612/sq mi High-density area
- $147,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $540,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmhurst pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,612
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60126 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 60126 (Elmhurst, IL) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.1 in 2023 to 224.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, with 46,371 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 1,612 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60126 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,566 (84% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,520. The poverty rate is 3.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $540,300 (182% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,983.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60126 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 60126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmhurst, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$77,520
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60126 ranks nationally
Elmhurst, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$147,566 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US 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
18,589housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60148
Lombard (60148)
51,468 residents
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
46,371 residents
- 60181
Villa Park (60181)
28,836 residents
- 60160
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60106 20,309
Bensenville (60106)
20,309 residents
- 60104 19,038
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60523 9,890
Oak Brook (60523)
9,890 residents
- 60162 8,111
Hillside (60162)
8,111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60126 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60126 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
- 60523
Oak Brook (60523)
$118,194 median income
- 60148
Lombard (60148)
$100,616 median income
- 60181
Villa Park (60181)
$92,142 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60106
Bensenville (60106)
$79,456 median income
- 60162
Hillside (60162)
$72,320 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60126 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60126, 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 (46,371 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 60126 in?
ZIP code 60126 (Elmhurst) 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 60126?
ZIP code 60126 in Elmhurst, IL has a population of 46,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60126?
The median household income in ZIP 60126 is $147,566, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60126?
The median home value in ZIP 60126 is $540,300, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60126 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60126?
ZIP code 60126 has 1,807 business establishments employing approximately 30,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60126 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (243), Health care and social assistance (243), Other services (except public administration) (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60126 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 60126?
In ZIP code 60126, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 60126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60126 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60126?
In ZIP code 60126, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60126 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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