ZIP Code 60188
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Carol Stream · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 42,656
- Median income
- $103,628
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.7%
- Land area
- 26.1 sq mi
1,632/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 60188 in Carol Stream, Illinois has a population of 42,656. The median household income is $103,628, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $337,400, 21% above the US average. 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60188 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.1 square miles in Carol Stream, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 42,656 residents, producing a population density of 1,632 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 60188 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60188 sits at $103,628 (29% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,888. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $337,400 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,529 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60188 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, 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 60188 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 60188
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60188.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 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 60188, Carol Stream, 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
42,656
Population
26.1
Area (sq mi)
1,632
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60188?
40.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
27.2%
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?
$103,628
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$45,888
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 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?
15,982
Total Housing Units
15,350
Occupied Units
632
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,400
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,529
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60188 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 141 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 169 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 183 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 198 |
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 1,143 business establishments in ZIP 60188, employing approximately 22,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,464,766,000.
1,143
Businesses
22,322
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 144 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 110 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 109 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 106 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 92 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.5% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 60188 vs 60139 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60139 | Glendale Heights, IL | 34,381 | 2.7 mi |
| 60187 | Wheaton, IL | 29,016 | 3.1 mi |
| 60108 | Bloomingdale, IL | 22,735 | 3.0 mi |
| 60190 | Winfield, IL | 10,663 | 3.4 mi |
| 60133 | Hanover Park, IL | 38,103 | 4.3 mi |
| 60189 | Wheaton, IL | 30,472 | 5.3 mi |
| 60172 | Roselle, IL | 24,537 | 4.9 mi |
| 60185 | West Chicago, IL | 36,527 | 4.5 mi |
| 60137 | Glen Ellyn, IL | 37,805 | 4.9 mi |
| 60193 | Schaumburg, IL | 39,188 | 6.8 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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