ZIP Code 60185
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West Chicago · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 36,527
- Median income
- $107,194
- Median home value
- $344,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.9%
- Land area
- 78.6 sq mi
465/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60185 in West Chicago, Illinois has a population of 36,527. The median household income is $107,194, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $344,300, 24% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60185 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.6 square miles in West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 36,527 residents, producing a population density of 465 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60185 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60185 sits at $107,194 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,744. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $344,300 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $1,489 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60185 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, 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 60185 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60185
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60185.
- Construction
Construction
172 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
138 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
97 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
97 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
88 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60185, West Chicago, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
36,527
Population
78.6
Area (sq mi)
465
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60185?
39.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
27.7%
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?
$107,194
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$41,744
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,003
Total Housing Units
10,620
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,300
Median Home Value
+79% vs state
$1,489
Median Rent
1977
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
+14.5%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60185 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 126 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 135 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 153 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 163 |
| 2024 | +14.5% | 186 |
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 1,053 business establishments in ZIP 60185, employing approximately 16,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,081,289,000.
1,053
Businesses
16,202
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 172 | 16.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 138 | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 97 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 97 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 83 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 2.2% |
| Information | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.9% |
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 60185 vs 60190 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60190 | Winfield, IL | 10,663 | 3.3 mi |
| 60103 | Bartlett, IL | 41,928 | 5.9 mi |
| 60184 | Wayne, IL | 2,448 | 4.5 mi |
| 60555 | Warrenville, IL | 13,538 | 5.2 mi |
| 60188 | Carol Stream, IL | 42,656 | 4.5 mi |
| 60174 | Saint Charles, IL | 30,752 | 5.0 mi |
| 60187 | Wheaton, IL | 29,016 | 5.4 mi |
| 60563 | Naperville, IL | 35,922 | 6.9 mi |
| 60134 | Geneva, IL | 28,565 | 6.7 mi |
| 60510 | Batavia, IL | 28,897 | 6.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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