60185 ZIP Code
West Chicago, Illinois
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60185 |
| City/Town: | West Chicago |
| County: | DuPage |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,049 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,415 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,112 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,100 |
| Median Home Value: | $299,800 |
| Land Area: | 30.9 sq miles
80.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8931, -88.2150 |
Population Information (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,049 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,276 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,773 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,684 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,969 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,823 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,711 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,379 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,898 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,459 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,056 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,576 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,404 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,497 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,267 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 326 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $299,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,359 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,100 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,626 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 474 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,275 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,351 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,483 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,199 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,482 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,589 | 24.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,118 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,970 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,384 | 19.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,741 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,415 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,100 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,174 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,112 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,228 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,205 | 89.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,023 | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,900 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,172 | 88.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,532 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 469 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,748 | 58.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,027 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,687 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,075 | 20.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,466 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,709 | 28.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,307 | 42.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,301 | 39.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 276 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 673 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60185 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 314 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 198 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 491 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 618 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,013 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,496 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,387 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,071 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,328 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,710 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60185 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,077 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,448 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 325 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 333 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,459 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60185 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 160 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,010 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,808 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 898 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,696 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,103 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 356 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,176 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,590 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,898 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,524 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 693 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 293 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 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 (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,374 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,878 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,708 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,317 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60185 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,129 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,544 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,275 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 365 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,018 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60185 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,370 | 75.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 561 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 291 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 151 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 283 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 681 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 652 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 111 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60185 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,238 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,230 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,152 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,497 | 22.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,292 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,177 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 257 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,172 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60185 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 888 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,813 | 16.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,190 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,093 | 27.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,037 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60185 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,333 | 87.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,086 | 10.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60185 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 697 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,230 | 21.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,337 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,362 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60185 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 163 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 120 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 114 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 620 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,127 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,411 | 41.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 686 | 8.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,172 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,359 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.23 | 2.38 |
Households (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,289 | 59.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,872 | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,748 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,981 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,984 | 37.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,766 | 26.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.62 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60185 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,094 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,206 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,472 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,094 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,361 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60185 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,270 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 333 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 596 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,467 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,739 | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,135 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,684 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 837 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,691 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,125 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,553 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,299 | 41.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60185 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,711 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,069 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,438 | 46.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,255 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 310 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 376 | 12.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,409 | 71.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 485 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,640 | 1987.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,640 | 1987.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,640 | 1987.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 577 | 119.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,903 | 1423.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60185 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,365 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,768 | 54.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,597 | 45.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,494 | 35.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,187 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 847 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 69 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60185 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,167 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
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