Westmont, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60559
DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,852
- 1,969/sq mi High-density area
- $90,963
- Median income Above-median income area
- $365,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westmont pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,969
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60559 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 60559 (Westmont, IL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.5 in 2023 to 199.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60559 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, with 24,852 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 1,969 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,963 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,655. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $365,300 (90% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,596; 59.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DuPage County, so 60559 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 60559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westmont, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60559.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 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 60559, Westmont, 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
24,852
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
1,969
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60559?
42.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
25.4%
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?
$90,963
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$56,655
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60559 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Westmont, 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)
$90,963 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
11,426housing units
11,426
Total Housing Units
10,583
Occupied Units
843
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$365,300
Median Home Value
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$1,596
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60559 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 151 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 161 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 176 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 187 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 199 |
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 894 business establishments in ZIP 60559, employing approximately 11,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,115,000.
894
Businesses
11,757
Employees
$776.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 68 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 64 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.4% |
| Information | 19 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
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 60559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60516
Downers Grove (60516)
29,084 residents
- 60181
Villa Park (60181)
28,836 residents
- 60515
Downers Grove (60515)
27,503 residents
- 60527
Willowbrook (60527)
27,486 residents
- 60532
Lisle (60532)
27,066 residents
- 60559
Westmont (60559)
24,852 residents
- 60561
Darien (60561)
23,115 residents
- 60521
Hinsdale (60521)
17,597 residents
- 60558
Western Springs (60558)
12,960 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60559 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60559 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
- 60514
Clarendon Hills (60514)
$118,716 median income
- 60523
Oak Brook (60523)
$118,194 median income
- 60516
Downers Grove (60516)
$115,480 median income
- 60561
Darien (60561)
$112,549 median income
- 60527
Willowbrook (60527)
$106,543 median income
- 60532
Lisle (60532)
$102,085 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60559 ranks #null 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 | 0.9 mi |
| 60521 | Hinsdale, IL | 17,597 | 2.4 mi |
| 60561 | Darien, IL | 23,115 | 3.4 mi |
| 60515 | Downers Grove, IL | 27,503 | 2.7 mi |
| 60523 | Oak Brook, IL | 9,890 | 3.2 mi |
| 60516 | Downers Grove, IL | 29,084 | 3.0 mi |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 12,960 | 3.9 mi |
| 60181 | Villa Park, IL | 28,836 | 5.8 mi |
| 60527 | Willowbrook, IL | 27,486 | 4.0 mi |
| 60532 | Lisle, IL | 27,066 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60559, 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 (24,852 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 60559 in?
ZIP code 60559 (Westmont) 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 60559?
ZIP code 60559 in Westmont, IL has a population of 24,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60559?
The median household income in ZIP 60559 is $90,963, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60559?
The median home value in ZIP 60559 is $365,300, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60559 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60559?
ZIP code 60559 has 894 business establishments employing approximately 11,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60559 are: Health care and social assistance (132), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Retail trade (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60559 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 60559?
In ZIP code 60559, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% 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 60559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60559 is 26.5 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 60559?
In ZIP code 60559, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60559 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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