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 High-density area
- $128,878
- Median income Above-median income area
- $482,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60189 (Wheaton, IL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.6 in 2023 to 200.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,127. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $482,800 (152% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,816.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60189 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 60189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheaton, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,106housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60189 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60540
Naperville (60540)
42,910 residents
- 60188
Carol Stream (60188)
42,656 residents
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
40,524 residents
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
37,805 residents
- 60563
Naperville (60563)
35,922 residents
- 60139
Glendale Heights (60139)
34,381 residents
- 60189
Wheaton (60189)
30,472 residents
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
29,016 residents
- 60532
Lisle (60532)
27,066 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60189 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60189 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60565
Naperville (60565)
$164,447 median income
- 60540
Naperville (60540)
$157,102 median income
- 60190
Winfield (60190)
$142,612 median income
- 60137
Glen Ellyn (60137)
$137,658 median income
- 60189
Wheaton (60189)
$128,878 median income
- 60187
Wheaton (60187)
$119,769 median income
- 60563
Naperville (60563)
$109,783 median income
- 60188
Carol Stream (60188)
$103,628 median income
- 60532
Lisle (60532)
$102,085 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60189, 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 (30,472 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 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.
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