ZIP Code 60527
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Willowbrook · DuPage County · Illinois
- Population
- 27,486
- Median income
- $106,543
- Median home value
- $501,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.4%
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi
732/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60527 in Willowbrook, Illinois has a population of 27,486. The median household income is $106,543, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $501,700, 80% above the US average. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.6 square miles in Willowbrook, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 27,486 residents, producing a population density of 732 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 60527 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60527 sits at $106,543 (33% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $70,997. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $501,700 (161% above the state average) with median rent at $1,602 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60527 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 60527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60527.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
215 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
194 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
186 establishments
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
122 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 60527, Willowbrook, 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
27,486
Population
37.6
Area (sq mi)
732
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60527?
47.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
25.1%
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?
$106,543
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$70,997
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 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?
12,808
Total Housing Units
12,137
Occupied Units
671
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$501,700
Median Home Value
+161% vs state
$1,602
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60527 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 131 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 137 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 154 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 162 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 180 |
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 1,501 business establishments in ZIP 60527, employing approximately 21,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,784,334,000.
1,501
Businesses
21,833
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 215 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 194 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 186 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 125 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 122 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 101 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Information | 16 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.8% |
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 60527 vs 60561 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60561 | Darien, IL | 23,115 | 2.5 mi |
| 60521 | Hinsdale, IL | 17,597 | 3.8 mi |
| 60480 | Willow Springs, IL | 5,246 | 2.9 mi |
| 60514 | Clarendon Hills, IL | 9,708 | 3.8 mi |
| 60559 | Westmont, IL | 24,852 | 4.0 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 4.6 mi |
| 60516 | Downers Grove, IL | 29,084 | 4.3 mi |
| 60458 | Justice, IL | 14,428 | 5.1 mi |
| 60525 | La Grange, IL | 31,168 | 4.3 mi |
| 60517 | Woodridge, IL | 32,038 | 5.6 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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