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Downers Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60515

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

27,503
942/sq mi
$123,197
Median income
$461,200
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
942
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60515 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60515 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, with 27,503 residents across 29.2 square miles, a density of 942 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60515 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,197 (54% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $73,497. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $461,200 (140% above the state average) with median rent at $1,661 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60515, plus 6 more within DuPage County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60515

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Downers Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60515.

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 60515, Downers Grove, 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

27,503

Population

29.2

Area (sq mi)

942

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60515?

44.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$123,197

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$73,497

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60515 ranks nationally

Downers Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,197 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,698

Total Housing Units

12,288

Occupied Units

410

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$461,200

Median Home Value

+140% vs state

$1,661

Median Rent

1968

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60515 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 173
2021 +4.0% 180
2022 +12.6% 203
2023 +3.4% 209
2024 +11.6% 234

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 1,849 business establishments in ZIP 60515, employing approximately 52,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,818,316,000.

1,849

Businesses

52,551

Employees

$4.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 272 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 254 13.7%
Retail trade 176 9.5%
Finance and insurance 174 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 144 7.8%
Construction 137 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 128 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 111 6.0%
Wholesale trade 106 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 4.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 63 3.4%
Manufacturing 58 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 48 2.6%
Information 32 1.7%
Educational services 26 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 1.3%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 60515 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 60515 ranks #5 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 60515 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 60515 ranks #3 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
60516 Downers Grove, IL 29,084 3.3 mi
60559 Westmont, IL 24,852 2.7 mi
60148 Lombard, IL 51,468 4.5 mi
60532 Lisle, IL 27,066 3.4 mi
60514 Clarendon Hills, IL 9,708 3.5 mi
60517 Woodridge, IL 32,038 4.8 mi
60137 Glen Ellyn, IL 37,805 4.3 mi
60523 Oak Brook, IL 9,890 4.0 mi
60521 Hinsdale, IL 17,597 4.9 mi
60561 Darien, IL 23,115 4.9 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 Downers Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60515 in? ▼
ZIP code 60515 (Downers Grove) 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 60515? ▼
ZIP code 60515 in Downers Grove, IL has a population of 27,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60515? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60515 is $123,197, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60515? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60515 is $461,200, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60515? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60515 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60515? ▼
ZIP code 60515 has 1,849 business establishments employing approximately 52,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60515? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60515 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (272), Health care and social assistance (254), Retail trade (176). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60515? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60515 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 60515? ▼
In ZIP code 60515, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 60515? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60515 is 27.3 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 60515? ▼
In ZIP code 60515, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60515? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60515 is 5.7% 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.