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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
$86,372
Median income
$261,800
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,582. Poverty here runs at 10.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $261,800 (36% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,588 monthly, and 64.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DuPage County, letting you compare 60139 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 60139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale Heights, IL

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 + 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

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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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60139 ranks #6 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 60139 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 60139 ranks #null 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
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

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 Glendale Heights, IL Illinois

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.

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