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Darien, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60561

DuPage County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,115
1,430/sq mi
$112,549
Median income
$404,300
Median home value
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darien pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,430
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60561 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60561 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Darien, DuPage County, Illinois, with 23,115 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 1,430 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60561 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,549 (41% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,194. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 60561 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 60561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darien, IL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

How ZIP 60561 ranks nationally

Darien, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,549 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 60561 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 60561 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 60561 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 60561 ranks #7 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
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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Pop: 51,468
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Pop: 46,371
60540 standard
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Pop: 42,910
60188 standard
Carol Stream, IL
Pop: 42,656
60103 standard
Bartlett, IL
Pop: 41,928
60565 standard
Naperville, IL
Pop: 40,524

Related Areas

DuPage County Darien, IL Illinois

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.

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