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Carol Stream, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60188

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

42,656
1,632/sq mi
$103,628
Median income
$337,400
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,632
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60188 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60188 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carol Stream, DuPage County, Illinois, with 42,656 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 1,632 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60188 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,628 (29% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,888. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $337,400 for a typical home value (76% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,529 a month; 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DuPage County, letting you compare 60188 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60188

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carol Stream, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60188.

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 60188, Carol Stream, 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

42,656

Population

26.1

Area (sq mi)

1,632

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60188?

40.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

27.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 18.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

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?

$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

How ZIP 60188 ranks nationally

Carol Stream, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,628 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$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

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ZIP 60188 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 60188 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60188 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 60188 ranks #7 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
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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Pop: 51,468
60126 standard
Elmhurst, IL
Pop: 46,371
60540 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 42,910
60103 standard
Bartlett, IL
Pop: 41,928
60565 standard
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Pop: 40,524
60101 standard
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Pop: 39,119

Related Areas

DuPage County Carol Stream, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60188 in? ▼
ZIP code 60188 (Carol Stream) 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 60188? ▼
ZIP code 60188 in Carol Stream, IL has a population of 42,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60188? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60188 is $103,628, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60188? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60188 is $337,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60188? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60188 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60188? ▼
ZIP code 60188 has 1,143 business establishments employing approximately 22,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60188? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60188 are: Transportation and warehousing (144), Construction (110), Other services (except public administration) (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60188? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60188 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 60188? ▼
In ZIP code 60188, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 60188? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60188 is 27.4 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 60188? ▼
In ZIP code 60188, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60188? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60188 is 6.2% 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.