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Villa Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60181

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

28,836
1,685/sq mi
$92,142
Median income
$311,500
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Villa Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1,685
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60181 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60181 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, with 28,836 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,685 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60181 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,142 (15% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,183. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $311,500 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,654 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, 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 60181 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 60181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Villa Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60181.

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 60181, Villa Park, 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

28,836

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

1,685

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60181?

36.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 63.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

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?

$92,142

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$44,183

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60181 ranks nationally

Villa Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,142 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,525

Total Housing Units

11,437

Occupied Units

1,088

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$311,500

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,654

Median Rent

1962

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60181 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 145
2021 +8.5% 158
2022 +8.4% 171
2023 +7.1% 183
2024 +6.2% 194

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 1,361 business establishments in ZIP 60181, employing approximately 25,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,064,655,000.

1,361

Businesses

25,300

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 196 14.4%
Retail trade 139 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 138 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 132 9.7%
Construction 131 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 125 9.2%
Finance and insurance 114 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 6.8%
Wholesale trade 60 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 57 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 4.0%
Manufacturing 43 3.2%
Information 20 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 1.3%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Utilities 11 0.8%

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 60181 vs 60148 →

ZIP 60181 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 60181 ranks #5 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 60181 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 60181 ranks #6 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
60148 Lombard, IL 51,468 2.2 mi
60126 Elmhurst, IL 46,371 2.2 mi
60523 Oak Brook, IL 9,890 3.1 mi
60163 Berkeley, IL 5,209 3.5 mi
60162 Hillside, IL 8,111 3.9 mi
60559 Westmont, IL 24,852 5.8 mi
60101 Addison, IL 39,119 4.1 mi
60191 Wood Dale, IL 14,310 6.1 mi
60137 Glen Ellyn, IL 37,805 4.5 mi
60514 Clarendon Hills, IL 9,708 5.7 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 Villa Park, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60181 in? ▼
ZIP code 60181 (Villa Park) 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 60181? ▼
ZIP code 60181 in Villa Park, IL has a population of 28,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60181? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60181 is $92,142, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60181? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60181 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60181? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60181 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60181? ▼
ZIP code 60181 has 1,361 business establishments employing approximately 25,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60181? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60181 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Retail trade (139), Health care and social assistance (138). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60181? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60181 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 60181? ▼
In ZIP code 60181, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 60181? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60181 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 60181? ▼
In ZIP code 60181, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60181? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60181 is 6.1% 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.