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Woodridge, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60517

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

32,038
1,425/sq mi
$99,024
Median income
$361,700
Median home value
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,425
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60517 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodridge, DuPage County, Illinois, with 32,038 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,425 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,024 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,102. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $361,700 (88% above the state average), median rent at $1,472 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 60517 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DuPage County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodridge, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60517.

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 60517, Woodridge, 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

32,038

Population

22.5

Area (sq mi)

1,425

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60517?

37.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

20.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 10.8%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$99,024

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$50,102

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60517 ranks nationally

Woodridge, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,024 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,584

Total Housing Units

12,948

Occupied Units

636

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$361,700

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$1,472

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60517 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 149
2021 +6.9% 159
2022 +11.9% 178
2023 +9.9% 196
2024 +9.7% 215

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 913 business establishments in ZIP 60517, employing approximately 16,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,085,178,000.

913

Businesses

16,892

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 150 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 110 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 10.2%
Construction 77 8.4%
Retail trade 77 8.4%
Wholesale trade 73 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 49 5.4%
Finance and insurance 42 4.6%
Manufacturing 39 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.5%
Information 13 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.2%

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 60517 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 60517 ranks #4 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 60517 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 60517 ranks #9 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 2.0 mi
60561 Darien, IL 23,115 3.1 mi
60440 Bolingbrook, IL 52,911 3.3 mi
60515 Downers Grove, IL 27,503 4.8 mi
60532 Lisle, IL 27,066 4.1 mi
60565 Naperville, IL 40,524 4.3 mi
60527 Willowbrook, IL 27,486 5.6 mi
60559 Westmont, IL 24,852 5.0 mi
60540 Naperville, IL 42,910 5.5 mi
60439 Lemont, IL 22,919 5.6 mi

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

Related Areas

DuPage County Woodridge, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60517 in? ▼
ZIP code 60517 (Woodridge) 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 60517? ▼
ZIP code 60517 in Woodridge, IL has a population of 32,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60517 is $99,024, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60517 is $361,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60517 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60517? ▼
ZIP code 60517 has 913 business establishments employing approximately 16,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60517 are: Transportation and warehousing (150), Health care and social assistance (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60517 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 60517? ▼
In ZIP code 60517, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.3% 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 60517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60517 is 29.4 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 60517? ▼
In ZIP code 60517, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60517 is 5.2% 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.