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Wheaton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60189

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

30,472
1,152/sq mi
$128,878
Median income
$482,800
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheaton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,152
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60189 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60189 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, with 30,472 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 1,152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60189 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $482,800 (152% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,816 monthly, and 77.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 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 60189 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 60189

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheaton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60189.

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 60189, Wheaton, 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

30,472

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

1,152

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60189?

40.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$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

How ZIP 60189 ranks nationally

Wheaton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,878 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$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

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ZIP 60189 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 60189 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 60189 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 60189 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in DuPage County

60148 standard
Lombard, IL
Pop: 51,468
60126 standard
Elmhurst, IL
Pop: 46,371
60540 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 42,910
60188 standard
Carol Stream, IL
Pop: 42,656
60103 standard
Bartlett, IL
Pop: 41,928
60565 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 40,524

Related Areas

DuPage County Wheaton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60189 in? ▼
ZIP code 60189 (Wheaton) 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 60189? ▼
ZIP code 60189 in Wheaton, IL has a population of 30,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60189? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60189 is $128,878, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60189? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60189 is $482,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60189? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60189 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60189? ▼
ZIP code 60189 has 447 business establishments employing approximately 3,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60189? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60189 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60189? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60189 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 60189? ▼
In ZIP code 60189, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 60189? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60189 is 26.3 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 60189? ▼
In ZIP code 60189, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60189? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60189 is 4.0% 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.