The U.S. ZIP Code 60126 is associated with Elmhurst, IL in DuPage County. The current population estimate is 49,027. An estimated 58.9% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $56,850. The median age in the 60126 ZIP Code is 39.9 years, with 18.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $117,258, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60126 is $117,258, while the region's mean household income is $160,941. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $56,850. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60126 of $56,850 is approximately 57.75% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.7% of the population in 60126 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.3% of 60126 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 24.7% |
In ZIP Code 60126, 96.0% of the population graduated high school, while 58.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 25.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.7% in this DuPage County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 25.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60126, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 8.4% of 60126 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60126 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.5%), followed by Asian (7.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 60126, 84.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DuPage County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.9% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60126 are older than average. The median age of 39.9 years in ZIP Code 60126 is approximately 4.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 60126 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 60126 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60126 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60126 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60126 in January 2025 comes in at $572,123. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $565,585 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $545,600 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60126, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 3.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this DuPage County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $572,123 |
| Dec 2024 | $570,552 |
| Nov 2024 | $569,617 |
| Oct 2024 | $568,121 |
| Sep 2024 | $566,990 |
| Aug 2024 | $565,585 |
| Jul 2024 | $564,840 |
| Jun 2024 | $563,644 |
| May 2024 | $561,902 |
| Apr 2024 | $557,859 |
| Mar 2024 | $551,413 |
| Feb 2024 | $545,600 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
In 60126, 67.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.0 minutes. Approximately 23.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60126 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 60126 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60126 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60126 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 16.36¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60126 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.32 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.75 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.44 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.48 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.93 | 1.78 | 5.46 |