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Lombard, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60148

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

51,468
1,463/sq mi
$100,616
Median income
$344,100
Median home value
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lombard pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,463
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60148 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, with 51,468 residents across 35.2 square miles, a density of 1,463 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60148 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,616 (26% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,723. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $344,100 (79% above the state average), median rent at $1,923 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 60148 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DuPage County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lombard, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60148.

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 60148, Lombard, 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

51,468

Population

35.2

Area (sq mi)

1,463

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60148?

39.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$100,616

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$49,723

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60148 ranks nationally

Lombard, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,616 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.7%

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

What does housing look like?

21,808

Total Housing Units

20,423

Occupied Units

1,385

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$344,100

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$1,923

Median Rent

1971

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60148 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 150
2021 +6.3% 159
2022 +10.0% 175
2023 +7.4% 188
2024 +5.1% 197

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 1,917 business establishments in ZIP 60148, employing approximately 27,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,794,874,000.

1,917

Businesses

27,553

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 255 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 233 12.2%
Retail trade 206 10.8%
Construction 176 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 170 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 158 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 139 7.3%
Wholesale trade 127 6.6%
Finance and insurance 114 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 91 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 3.8%
Manufacturing 59 3.1%
Information 35 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.4%
Educational services 17 0.9%
Utilities 9 0.5%

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 60148 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 60148 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60148 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 60148 ranks #8 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
60181 Villa Park, IL 28,836 2.2 mi
60137 Glen Ellyn, IL 37,805 2.3 mi
60101 Addison, IL 39,119 3.9 mi
60515 Downers Grove, IL 27,503 4.5 mi
60187 Wheaton, IL 29,016 4.8 mi
60126 Elmhurst, IL 46,371 4.2 mi
60523 Oak Brook, IL 9,890 4.2 mi
60143 Itasca, IL 10,360 6.8 mi
60139 Glendale Heights, IL 34,381 4.4 mi
60516 Downers Grove, IL 29,084 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in DuPage County

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
60101 standard
Addison, IL
Pop: 39,119

Related Areas

DuPage County Lombard, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60148 in? ▼
ZIP code 60148 (Lombard) 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 60148? ▼
ZIP code 60148 in Lombard, IL has a population of 51,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60148 is $100,616, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60148 is $344,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60148 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60148? ▼
ZIP code 60148 has 1,917 business establishments employing approximately 27,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60148 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (255), Health care and social assistance (233), Retail trade (206). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60148 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 60148? ▼
In ZIP code 60148, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% 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 60148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60148 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60148? ▼
In ZIP code 60148, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60148 is 7.6% 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.