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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
$147,566
Median income
$540,300
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $77,520. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Median home value sits at $540,300 (182% above the state average), median rent at $1,983 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DuPage County, letting you compare 60126 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 60126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmhurst, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60126.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60126?

42.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$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 60126 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 60126 ranks #2 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 60126 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 60126 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in DuPage County

60148 standard
Lombard, IL
Pop: 51,468
60540 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 42,910
60188 standard
Carol Stream, IL
Pop: 42,656
60103 standard
Bartlett, IL
Pop: 41,928
60565 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 40,524
60101 standard
Addison, IL
Pop: 39,119

Related Areas

DuPage County Elmhurst, IL Illinois

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.

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