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Glen Ellyn, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60137

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

37,805
1,349/sq mi
$137,658
Median income
$514,300
Median home value
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Ellyn pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,349
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60137 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois, with 37,805 residents across 28.0 square miles, a density of 1,349 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60137 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,658 (72% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,850. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $514,300 (168% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,427 monthly, and 81.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60137, plus 6 more within DuPage County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Ellyn, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60137.

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 60137, Glen Ellyn, 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

37,805

Population

28.0

Area (sq mi)

1,349

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60137?

40.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 10.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$137,658

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$68,850

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60137 ranks nationally

Glen Ellyn, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,658 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,734

Total Housing Units

14,240

Occupied Units

494

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$514,300

Median Home Value

+168% vs state

$1,427

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60137 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 154
2021 +6.2% 164
2022 +9.1% 179
2023 +9.4% 196
2024 +9.3% 214

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 1,072 business establishments in ZIP 60137, employing approximately 9,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $440,236,000.

1,072

Businesses

9,454

Employees

$440.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 204 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 134 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 99 9.2%
Retail trade 94 8.8%
Construction 93 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 90 8.4%
Finance and insurance 75 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 6.1%
Wholesale trade 56 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 38 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 3.5%
Educational services 27 2.5%
Information 22 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.8%
Manufacturing 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 60137 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 60137 ranks #3 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 60137 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 60137 ranks #2 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
60148 Lombard, IL 51,468 2.3 mi
60187 Wheaton, IL 29,016 2.6 mi
60139 Glendale Heights, IL 34,381 3.8 mi
60189 Wheaton, IL 30,472 3.4 mi
60515 Downers Grove, IL 27,503 4.3 mi
60532 Lisle, IL 27,066 5.2 mi
60181 Villa Park, IL 28,836 4.5 mi
60190 Winfield, IL 10,663 4.9 mi
60108 Bloomingdale, IL 22,735 6.0 mi
60101 Addison, IL 39,119 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in DuPage County

60148 standard
Lombard, IL
Pop: 51,468
60126 standard
Elmhurst, IL
Pop: 46,371
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

Related Areas

DuPage County Glen Ellyn, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60137 in? ▼
ZIP code 60137 (Glen Ellyn) 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 60137? ▼
ZIP code 60137 in Glen Ellyn, IL has a population of 37,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60137? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60137 is $137,658, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60137? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60137 is $514,300, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60137? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60137 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60137? ▼
ZIP code 60137 has 1,072 business establishments employing approximately 9,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60137? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60137 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (204), Health care and social assistance (134), Other services (except public administration) (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60137? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60137 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 60137? ▼
In ZIP code 60137, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 60137? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60137 is 28.3 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 60137? ▼
In ZIP code 60137, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60137? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60137 is 5.4% 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.