ZIP Code 60189
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Wheaton · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 30,472
- Median income
- $128,878
- Median home value
- $482,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.8%
- Land area
- 26.5 sq mi
1,152/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60189 in Wheaton, Illinois has a population of 30,472. The median household income is $128,878, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $482,800, 74% above the US average. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60189 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.5 square miles in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 30,472 residents, producing a population density of 1,152 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 60189 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60189 sits at $128,878 (61% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,127. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $482,800 (152% above the state average) with median rent at $1,816 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60189 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60189 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 60189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60189.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
43 establishments
- Retail trade 36
Retail trade
36 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 60189, Wheaton, 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
30,472
Population
26.5
Area (sq mi)
1,152
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60189?
40.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
11.8%
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?
$128,878
Median Household Income
+61% vs state
$68,127
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 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?
12,106
Total Housing Units
11,846
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$482,800
Median Home Value
+152% vs state
$1,816
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60189 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 153 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 169 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 185 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 200 |
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 447 business establishments in ZIP 60189, employing approximately 3,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,386,000.
447
Businesses
3,097
Employees
$164.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 29 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.6% |
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 60189 vs 60187 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60187 | Wheaton, IL | 29,016 | 2.3 mi |
| 60190 | Winfield, IL | 10,663 | 3.0 mi |
| 60555 | Warrenville, IL | 13,538 | 3.5 mi |
| 60532 | Lisle, IL | 27,066 | 3.7 mi |
| 60137 | Glen Ellyn, IL | 37,805 | 3.4 mi |
| 60188 | Carol Stream, IL | 42,656 | 5.3 mi |
| 60563 | Naperville, IL | 35,922 | 3.9 mi |
| 60540 | Naperville, IL | 42,910 | 5.4 mi |
| 60565 | Naperville, IL | 40,524 | 7.6 mi |
| 60139 | Glendale Heights, IL | 34,381 | 5.9 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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