ZIP Code 60137

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Glen Ellyn · DuPage County · Illinois

Population
37,805

1,349/sq mi

Median income
$137,658

▲ 80% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$514,300

▲ 85% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
64.5%

Median age 40.2

Land area
28.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 60137 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois has a population of 37,805. The median household income is $137,658, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $514,300, 85% above the US average. 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.0 square miles in Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 37,805 residents, producing a population density of 1,349 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 60137 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60137 sits at $137,658 (72% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,850. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $514,300 (168% above the state average) with median rent at $1,427 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60137 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 60137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,805

Population

28.0

Area (sq mi)

1,349

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60137 vs 60148 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Glen Ellyn, IL

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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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