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Downers Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60516

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

29,084
1,422/sq mi
$115,480
Median income
$441,100
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,422
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60516 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, with 29,084 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 1,422 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60516 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,480 (44% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $58,702. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $441,100 (130% above the state average), median rent at $1,676 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 29 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 60516 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 60516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Downers Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60516.

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 60516, 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

29,084

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

1,422

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60516?

43.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$115,480

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$58,702

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60516 ranks nationally

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

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

$115,480 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,796

Total Housing Units

11,227

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$441,100

Median Home Value

+130% vs state

$1,676

Median Rent

1977

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)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60516 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 148
2021 +5.0% 155
2022 +10.8% 172
2023 +6.6% 183
2024 +8.3% 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 568 business establishments in ZIP 60516, employing approximately 3,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,176,000.

568

Businesses

3,589

Employees

$160.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 69 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.6%
Construction 63 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 54 9.5%
Retail trade 50 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 29 5.1%
Finance and insurance 28 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.9%
Information 19 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 2.8%
Educational services 13 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.3%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%

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 60516 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 60516 ranks #3 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 60516 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 60516 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
60561 Darien, IL 23,115 2.0 mi
60517 Woodridge, IL 32,038 2.0 mi
60515 Downers Grove, IL 27,503 3.3 mi
60559 Westmont, IL 24,852 3.0 mi
60514 Clarendon Hills, IL 9,708 3.8 mi
60527 Willowbrook, IL 27,486 4.3 mi
60532 Lisle, IL 27,066 4.2 mi
60148 Lombard, IL 51,468 7.7 mi
60439 Lemont, IL 22,919 6.2 mi
60521 Hinsdale, IL 17,597 5.1 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 60516 in? ▼
ZIP code 60516 (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 60516? ▼
ZIP code 60516 in Downers Grove, IL has a population of 29,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60516? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60516 is $115,480, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60516? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60516 is $441,100, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60516? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60516 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60516? ▼
ZIP code 60516 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 3,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60516? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60516 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Transportation and warehousing (69), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60516? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60516 increased by 8.3% 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 60516? ▼
In ZIP code 60516, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 60516? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60516 is 29.1 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 60516? ▼
In ZIP code 60516, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60516? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60516 is 4.9% 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.