West Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60185
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,527
- 465/sq mi High-density area
- $107,194
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Chicago pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 465
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60185 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 60185 (West Chicago, IL) rose +14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.6 in 2023 to 186.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60185 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, with 36,527 residents across 78.6 square miles, a density of 465 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60185 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,194 (34% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,744. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $344,300 (79% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,489.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, 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 60185 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 60185
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Chicago, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$41,744
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60185 ranks nationally
West Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,194 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US 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
11,003housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 60185 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60188
Carol Stream (60188)
42,656 residents
- 60103
Bartlett (60103)
41,928 residents
- 60185
West Chicago (60185)
36,527 residents
- 60563
Naperville (60563)
35,922 residents
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
30,752 residents
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
29,016 residents
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
28,897 residents
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
28,565 residents
- 60555 13,538
Warrenville (60555)
13,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60185 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60185 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60184
Wayne (60184)
$163,750 median income
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
$152,727 median income
- 60190
Winfield (60190)
$142,612 median income
- 60103
Bartlett (60103)
$133,793 median income
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
$121,622 median income
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
$119,769 median income
- 60563
Naperville (60563)
$109,783 median income
- 60185
West Chicago (60185)
$107,194 median income
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
$104,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60185 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60185, 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 (36,527 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 60185 in?
ZIP code 60185 (West Chicago) 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 60185?
ZIP code 60185 in West Chicago, IL has a population of 36,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60185?
The median household income in ZIP 60185 is $107,194, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60185?
The median home value in ZIP 60185 is $344,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60185?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60185 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60185?
ZIP code 60185 has 1,053 business establishments employing approximately 16,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60185?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60185 are: Construction (172), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (138), Wholesale trade (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60185?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60185 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60185?
In ZIP code 60185, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 60185?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60185 is 26.8 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 60185?
In ZIP code 60185, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60185?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60185 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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