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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
$90,963
Median income
$365,300
Median home value
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,655. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $365,300 for a typical home value (90% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,596 a month; 59.0% of 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. To put 60559 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 60559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westmont, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60559.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60559?

42.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 14.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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

$56,655

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60559 ranks nationally

Westmont, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,963 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,426

Total Housing Units

10,583

Occupied Units

843

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$365,300

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60559 ranks #6 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 60559 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 60559 ranks #null 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
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

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Related Areas

DuPage County Westmont, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.