60187 ZIP Code
Wheaton, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60187 |
| City/Town: | Wheaton |
| County: | DuPage |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,258 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,614 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,061 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,943 |
| Median Home Value: | $414,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8727, -88.1124 |
Population Information (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,258 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,555 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,703 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,790 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,695 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,732 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,829 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,443 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,923 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,964 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,465 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,665 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,083 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,588 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,337 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 744 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $414,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,661 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,943 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,252 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 691 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,170 | 69.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,082 | 30.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,769 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 431 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 378 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,392 | 12.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,513 | 13.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,520 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,795 | 36.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,740 | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60187 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,614 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $156,344 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $145,365 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,061 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,984 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,533 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 440 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,768 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,297 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,666 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 538 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,204 | 82.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,020 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,890 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 392 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,689 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,270 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,202 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,257 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 270 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 667 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60187 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 372 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 186 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 246 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 389 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 588 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,370 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,318 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,135 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,315 | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,333 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60187 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,932 | 61.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 573 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 862 | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 802 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 245 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,898 | 19.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60187 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 628 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,190 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 391 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,189 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 459 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 406 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,650 | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,237 | 15.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,995 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,149 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 824 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 415 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 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 (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,544 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,211 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,877 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 896 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60187 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,472 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,779 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,357 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 87 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 349 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60187 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,981 | 63.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 708 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 245 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 229 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 447 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 369 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,964 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60187 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 966 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 575 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,203 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,037 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,469 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,335 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,324 | 21.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 486 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,524 | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60187 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,920 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,004 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,529 | 32.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,607 | 23.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 794 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60187 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,638 | 84.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,471 | 14.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60187 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 528 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,267 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,766 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,691 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60187 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 144 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 90 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,320 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,918 | 40.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,319 | 32.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 201 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60187 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,628 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,041 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,661 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,252 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,722 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,633 | 25.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,551 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,558 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,054 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,133 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60187 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,687 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,122 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,267 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 368 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 804 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,215 | 36.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60187 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 484 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 298 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,610 | 29.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,485 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,968 | 44.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,941 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 772 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,440 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,039 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 136 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 695 | 34.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,208 | 59.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60187 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,003 | 82.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,885 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,373 | 48.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,345 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 901 | 18.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 167 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,559 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 449 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,699 | 601.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,699 | 601.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,699 | 601.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 310 | 69.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 176 | 39.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 585 | 130.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60187 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,468 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,023 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,445 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,334 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 845 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,113 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 153 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60187 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,252 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,030 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Wheaton, IL60187