ZIP Code 60561

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Darien · DuPage County · Illinois

Population
23,115

1,430/sq mi

Median income
$112,549

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$404,300

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
51.9%

Median age 44.2

Land area
16.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 60561 in Darien, Illinois has a population of 23,115. The median household income is $112,549, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $404,300, 45% above the US average. 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.2 square miles in Darien, DuPage County, Illinois. The area is home to 23,115 residents, producing a population density of 1,430 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 60561 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60561 sits at $112,549 (41% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,194. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $404,300 (111% above the state average) with median rent at $1,853 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DuPage County, so you can benchmark 60561 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 60561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60561.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60561, Darien, 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

23,115

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

1,430

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60561?

44.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$112,549

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$56,194

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,408

Total Housing Units

9,193

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$404,300

Median Home Value

+111% vs state

$1,853

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60561 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 140
2021 +6.2% 149
2022 +7.4% 160
2023 +11.8% 179
2024 +5.2% 188

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 607 business establishments in ZIP 60561, employing approximately 4,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,158,000.

607

Businesses

4,699

Employees

$234.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 102 16.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 63 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.7%
Construction 50 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 45 7.4%
Retail trade 44 7.3%
Finance and insurance 36 5.9%
Wholesale trade 33 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.5%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Information 8 1.3%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
60516 Downers Grove, IL 29,084 2.0 mi
60527 Willowbrook, IL 27,486 2.5 mi
60559 Westmont, IL 24,852 3.4 mi
60517 Woodridge, IL 32,038 3.1 mi
60439 Lemont, IL 22,919 4.8 mi
60514 Clarendon Hills, IL 9,708 3.8 mi
60515 Downers Grove, IL 27,503 4.9 mi
60521 Hinsdale, IL 17,597 4.7 mi
60480 Willow Springs, IL 5,246 5.4 mi
60523 Oak Brook, IL 9,890 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60561 in?
ZIP code 60561 (Darien) 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 60561?
ZIP code 60561 in Darien, IL has a population of 23,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60561?
The median household income in ZIP 60561 is $112,549, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60561?
The median home value in ZIP 60561 is $404,300, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60561 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60561?
ZIP code 60561 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 4,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60561 are: Transportation and warehousing (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (86), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60561 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 60561?
In ZIP code 60561, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 60561?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60561 is 29.1 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 60561?
In ZIP code 60561, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60561 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Darien, IL

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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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