ZIP Code 60139

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Glendale Heights · DuPage County · Illinois

Population
34,381

2,391/sq mi

Median income
$86,372

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$261,800

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.8%

Median age 36.2

Land area
14.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 60139 in Glendale Heights, Illinois has a population of 34,381. The median household income is $86,372, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $261,800, 6% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60139 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 34,381 residents, producing a population density of 2,391 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 60139 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60139 sits at $86,372 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,582. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $261,800 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,588 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60139 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60139 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 60139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60139.

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 60139, Glendale Heights, 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

34,381

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

2,391

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60139?

36.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

37.9%

Foreign-Born

White 32.8%
African American 10.0%
Asian 25.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%

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?

$86,372

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$38,582

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,596

Total Housing Units

11,221

Occupied Units

375

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$261,800

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,588

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60139 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 141
2021 +9.4% 154
2022 +11.8% 172
2023 +7.2% 185
2024 +7.5% 198

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 663 business establishments in ZIP 60139, employing approximately 11,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $728,013,000.

663

Businesses

11,020

Employees

$728.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 89 13.4%
Wholesale trade 83 12.5%
Retail trade 71 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 8.6%
Construction 56 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 56 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 55 8.3%
Manufacturing 40 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 6.0%
Finance and insurance 31 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.9%
Educational services 11 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.5%
Information 4 0.6%

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 60139 vs 60108 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60108 Bloomingdale, IL 22,735 2.2 mi
60188 Carol Stream, IL 42,656 2.7 mi
60137 Glen Ellyn, IL 37,805 3.8 mi
60172 Roselle, IL 24,537 4.2 mi
60101 Addison, IL 39,119 3.5 mi
60157 Medinah, IL 2,380 4.0 mi
60187 Wheaton, IL 29,016 3.7 mi
60148 Lombard, IL 51,468 4.4 mi
60143 Itasca, IL 10,360 4.7 mi
60193 Schaumburg, IL 39,188 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60139 in?
ZIP code 60139 (Glendale Heights) 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 60139?
ZIP code 60139 in Glendale Heights, IL has a population of 34,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60139?
The median household income in ZIP 60139 is $86,372, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60139?
The median home value in ZIP 60139 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60139 is White at 32.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60139?
ZIP code 60139 has 663 business establishments employing approximately 11,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60139?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60139 are: Transportation and warehousing (89), Wholesale trade (83), Retail trade (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60139?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60139 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 60139?
In ZIP code 60139, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 60139?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60139 is 26.7 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 60139?
In ZIP code 60139, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60139 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Glendale Heights, 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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