Hinsdale, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60521
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,597
- 1,439/sq mi High-density area
- $249,200
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,032,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hinsdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,439
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60521 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 60521 (Hinsdale, IL) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.0 in 2023 to 203.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60521 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois, home to 17,597 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 1,439 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60521 skews affluent, with a median household income of $249,200 (211% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $119,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,032,800 (438% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,955.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60521 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 60521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hinsdale, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60521.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
282 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
183 establishments
- Retail trade 81
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 74
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Finance and insurance 64
Finance and insurance
64 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 60521, Hinsdale, 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
17,597
Population
12.2
Area (sq mi)
1,439
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60521?
42.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
15.3%
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?
$249,200
Median Household Income
+211% vs state ZIP avg
$119,640
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60521 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hinsdale, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$249,200 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,334 Illinois 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
6,568housing units
6,568
Total Housing Units
6,042
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,032,800
Median Home Value
+438% vs state ZIP avg
$1,955
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60521 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 151 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 176 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 186 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 203 |
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 965 business establishments in ZIP 60521, employing approximately 11,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $790,941,000.
965
Businesses
11,613
Employees
$790.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 282 | 29.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 183 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 48 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 60521 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60525
La Grange (60525)
31,168 residents
- 60515
Downers Grove (60515)
27,503 residents
- 60527
Willowbrook (60527)
27,486 residents
- 60559
Westmont (60559)
24,852 residents
- 60521
Hinsdale (60521)
17,597 residents
- 60154
Westchester (60154)
16,773 residents
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
13,576 residents
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
12,960 residents
- 60523 9,890
Oak Brook (60523)
9,890 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60521 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60521
Hinsdale (60521)
$249,200 median income
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
$230,255 median income
- 60515
Downers Grove (60515)
$123,197 median income
- 60526
La Grange Park (60526)
$120,308 median income
- 60514
Clarendon Hills (60514)
$118,716 median income
- 60523
Oak Brook (60523)
$118,194 median income
- 60525
La Grange (60525)
$116,918 median income
- 60527
Willowbrook (60527)
$106,543 median income
- 60154 $98,954
Westchester (60154)
$98,954 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60521 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60514 | Clarendon Hills, IL | 9,708 | 1.5 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 1.5 mi |
| 60559 | Westmont, IL | 24,852 | 2.4 mi |
| 60527 | Willowbrook, IL | 27,486 | 3.8 mi |
| 60523 | Oak Brook, IL | 9,890 | 2.9 mi |
| 60525 | La Grange, IL | 31,168 | 3.3 mi |
| 60154 | Westchester, IL | 16,773 | 3.8 mi |
| 60526 | La Grange Park, IL | 13,576 | 3.6 mi |
| 60162 | Hillside, IL | 8,111 | 4.9 mi |
| 60515 | Downers Grove, IL | 27,503 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60521, 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 (17,597 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 60521 in?
ZIP code 60521 (Hinsdale) 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 60521?
ZIP code 60521 in Hinsdale, IL has a population of 17,597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60521?
The median household income in ZIP 60521 is $249,200, which is 227% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60521?
The median home value in ZIP 60521 is $1,032,800, which is 271% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60521 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60521?
ZIP code 60521 has 965 business establishments employing approximately 11,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60521 are: Health care and social assistance (282), Professional, scientific, and technical services (183), Retail trade (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60521?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60521 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 60521?
In ZIP code 60521, 87.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.3% 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 60521?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60521 is 31.2 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 60521?
In ZIP code 60521, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60521 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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