ZIP Code 60521
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Hinsdale · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 17,597
- Median income
- $249,200
- Median home value
- $1,032,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 79.3%
- Land area
- 12.2 sq mi
1,439/sq mi
▲ 227% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 271% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 60521 in Hinsdale, Illinois has a population of 17,597. The median household income is $249,200, which is 227% above the national average. Median home value is $1,032,800, 271% above the US average. 79.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60521 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.2 square miles in Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 17,597 residents, producing a population density of 1,439 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60521 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60521 sits at $249,200 (211% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $119,640. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,032,800 (438% above the state average) with median rent at $1,955 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60521 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 79.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60521 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$119,640
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60521 vs 60514 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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