ZIP Code 60126: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL

Total population: 47,516 Household income: $147,566 Rent: $1,983

Overview

Total population

47,516

Rent

$1,983

Year built

1966

Household income

$147,566

Per capita income

$77,520

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Illinois

County

DuPage County

Town

Elmhurst

Total population

47,516

Adults over 25

32,526

Total households

17,598

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$147,566

Per capita income

$77,520

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,983

Year built

1966

Households that rent

19.3%

Households that own

80.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

77.4%

Black

1.9%

Asian

7.9%

Two or more races

10%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

17,070 (73%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

6,310 (27%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

17.4%

High school graduate or GED

12.3%

Some college or associate degree

6.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

63.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 60126 with: DuPage County, IL Chicago metro area, IL-IN Illinois United States

ZIP 60126

Total population47,516

Rent$1,983

Year built1966

Household income$147,566

Per capita income$77,520

Poverty rate3.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

DuPage County, IL

Total population930,024

Rent$1,688

Year built1978

Household income$112,096

Per capita income$58,189

Poverty rate6.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Chicago Metro Area, IL-IN

Total population9,371,595

Rent$1,430

Year built1971

Household income$90,887

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798

Rent$1,274

Year built1971

Household income$83,390

Per capita income$46,406

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP60126	CountyDuPage, IL	Metro AreaChicago metro area, IL-IN	StateIllinois	CountryUnited States
Total population	47,516	930,024	9,371,595	12,694,798	334,922,499
Rent	$1,983	$1,688	$1,430	$1,274	$1,413
Year built	1966	1978	1971	1971	1980
Household income	$147,566	$112,096	$90,887	$83,390	$80,734
Per capita income	$77,520	$58,189	$49,513	$46,406	$44,673
Poverty rate	3.3%	6.6%	11.2%	11.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.6%	5.1%	5%	4%

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Summary for 60126

Rent & Income

In 60126, the typical monthly rent is $1,983 and the typical household income is $147,566. Rent here is higher than Illinois, and household income is higher than Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 3.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 19.3% of households. About 46.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 63.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 60126 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 60126 — Poverty

How ZIP 60126 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,983	129 / 140	from lower rent	$810 – $2,585
Household income	$147,566	7 / 140	from higher income	$27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate	3.3%	6 / 140	from lower poverty	2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 60126

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 129th out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. Across Illinois, figures vary from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 60126 stands 7th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Throughout Illinois, numbers span from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 6th out of 140 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 60126 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,983 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 60126

Annual Household Income: $147,566

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 60126

Estimated Rate: 3.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 60126

In ZIP Code 60126, households that rent: 3,398 (19.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,398	19.3%
Owner-Occupied	14,200	80.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 60126

In ZIP Code 60126, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,579 (46.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,579	46.5%
Other renter households	1,819	53.5%
Total renter households	3,398	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 60126

Less than High School: 5,656 people (17.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,005 people (12.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,163 people (6.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,702 people (63.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,526

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.