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 High-density area
- $92,142
- Median income Above-median income area
- $311,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60181 (Villa Park, IL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.1 in 2023 to 194.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,183. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $311,500 (62% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,654.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60181 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 60181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Villa Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60181.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
132 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60181?
36.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
16.9%
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?
$92,142
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$44,183
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60181 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Villa Park, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,142 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,334 Illinois 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
12,525housing units
12,525
Total Housing Units
11,437
Occupied Units
1,088
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60148
Lombard (60148)
51,468 residents
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
46,371 residents
- 60101
Addison (60101)
39,119 residents
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
37,805 residents
- 60181
Villa Park (60181)
28,836 residents
- 60559
Westmont (60559)
24,852 residents
- 60191 14,310
Wood Dale (60191)
14,310 residents
- 60523 9,890
Oak Brook (60523)
9,890 residents
- 60514 9,708
Clarendon Hills (60514)
9,708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60181 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60181 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60126
Elmhurst (60126)
$147,566 median income
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
$137,658 median income
- 60514
Clarendon Hills (60514)
$118,716 median income
- 60523
Oak Brook (60523)
$118,194 median income
- 60148
Lombard (60148)
$100,616 median income
- 60181
Villa Park (60181)
$92,142 median income
- 60191
Wood Dale (60191)
$91,333 median income
- 60559
Westmont (60559)
$90,963 median income
- 60101
Addison (60101)
$90,800 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60181, 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 (28,836 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 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.
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