60090 ZIP Code
Wheeling, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60090 |
| City/Town: | Wheeling |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,753 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,060 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,245 |
| Median Home Value: | $236,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1259, -87.9120 |
Population Information (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,753 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,999 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,754 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,172 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,369 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,730 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,592 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,170 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,236 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,206 | 16.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,501 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,591 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,588 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,954 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,001 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 643 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $236,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,474 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,245 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,462 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 783 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,668 | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,794 | 37.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,720 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,001 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,494 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,417 | 22.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,041 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,170 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,810 | 27.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,787 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,060 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,651 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,214 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,201 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,935 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,199 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,048 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,409 | 88.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,211 | 5.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,241 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,043 | 54.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 558 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 600 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,478 | 16.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,022 | 20.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,052 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,629 | 24.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,314 | 31.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,451 | 27.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 277 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,562 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60090 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 682 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 269 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 909 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 991 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,501 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,739 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,644 | 17.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,134 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,221 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,372 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60090 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,591 | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,693 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 727 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 175 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 389 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,989 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60090 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,261 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,037 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 964 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,522 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,734 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 232 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,314 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,957 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,741 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,328 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,436 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 340 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,597 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,884 | 61.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,485 | 32.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,547 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60090 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,953 | 83.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,913 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,364 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 435 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 498 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,482 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60090 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,489 | 27.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,627 | 16.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 158 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,932 | 11.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,974 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 971 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,695 | 22.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 399 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60090 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 79 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 706 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,436 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,825 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,698 | 22.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,998 | 24.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,209 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,759 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 211 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 324 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60090 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 289 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,815 | 17.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,759 | 35.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,869 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,335 | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 178 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60090 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,640 | 75.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 279 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,337 | 21.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 105 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60090 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 736 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,058 | 39.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,206 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,462 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60090 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 641 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 202 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 814 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,472 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,511 | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,678 | 27.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 337 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,851 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $842 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,474 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,462 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,411 | 47.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,099 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,974 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,303 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,067 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,593 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60090 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,127 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,640 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,655 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 322 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,282 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,050 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60090 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,467 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 749 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 258 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,424 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,099 | 14.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,937 | 25.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,480 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 699 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,144 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,171 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 136 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,311 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,724 | 54.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60090 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,979 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,527 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,933 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,068 | 23.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 343 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 526 | 11.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,964 | 54.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 395 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,789 | 4503.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,789 | 4503.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,789 | 4503.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5,754 | 1456.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 161 | 40.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,547 | 1657.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 11.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60090 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,581 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,171 | 36.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,410 | 64.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,692 | 29.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8,551 | 23.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,767 | 10.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 400 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60090 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,462 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,996 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Wheeling, IL60090