Glendale Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60139
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,381
- 2,391/sq mi High-density area
- $86,372
- Median income Above-median income area
- $261,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glendale Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,391
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60139 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 60139 (Glendale Heights, IL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.6 in 2023 to 198.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60139 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois, with 34,381 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 2,391 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60139 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,372 (8% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,582. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,800 (36% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 64.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,588.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60139 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 60139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60139.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
89 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 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 60139, Glendale Heights, 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
34,381
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
2,391
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60139?
36.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
37.9%
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?
$86,372
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$38,582
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60139 ranks nationally
Glendale Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,372 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
11,596housing units
11,596
Total Housing Units
11,221
Occupied Units
375
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,800
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,588
Median Rent
1978
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
+7.5%
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 60139 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
- 60188
Carol Stream (60188)
42,656 residents
- 60193
Schaumburg (60193)
39,188 residents
- 60101
Addison (60101)
39,119 residents
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
37,805 residents
- 60139
Glendale Heights (60139)
34,381 residents
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
29,016 residents
- 60172
Roselle (60172)
24,537 residents
- 60108
Bloomingdale (60108)
22,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60139 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
$137,658 median income
- 60157
Medinah (60157)
$136,434 median income
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
$119,769 median income
- 60143
Itasca (60143)
$114,420 median income
- 60172
Roselle (60172)
$110,750 median income
- 60188
Carol Stream (60188)
$103,628 median income
- 60108
Bloomingdale (60108)
$103,392 median income
- 60148
Lombard (60148)
$100,616 median income
- 60193
Schaumburg (60193)
$95,972 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60139 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60139, 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 (34,381 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 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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