60561 ZIP Code — Darien, IL

Dupage County, Illinois

ZIP code 60561 is located in Darien, Illinois, within Dupage County. It covers approximately 6.65 square miles and serves a population of 22,997 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60561

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $378,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,061) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60561 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,997

population

6.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darien	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,997
Population density	3,458 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	6.65 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.7435
Longitude	-87.9877
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.2%	15.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

22,997

Population

3,458

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$110,061

Median household income

$55,704

Per capita income

$378,300

Median home value

$1,725

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

7,775

Housing units

51.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

423

Under 5

433

575

5–9

590

631

10–14

648

524

15–19

538

656

20–24

673

1,386

25–34

1,422

1,421

35–44

1,457

1,362

45–54

1,396

838

55–59

859

869

60–64

892

1,599

65–74

1,639

845

75–84

866

225

85+

230

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,002	17.4%
18 and over	18,995	82.6%
65 and over	5,404	23.5%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Asian 10.5%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,779	72.4%
Asian	2,591	10.5%
Two or more races	1,768	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,565	6.4%
Black or African American	555	2.3%
Other race	277	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.2%	15.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 18.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	18.6%
Median income	$110,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 54.6%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$378,300
Median rent / month	$1,725
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	32.5%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.6%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,187	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	581	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,701	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,874	20.1%
Households with children under 18	2,360	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,740	40.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	25.2%
Married	56.0%	55.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.9%
Widowed	5.3%	7.0%
Divorced	7.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 17.5%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	51.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	262	5.2%
Kindergarten	340	6.8%
Elementary school	1,837	36.7%
High school	978	19.6%
College / grad school	1,584	31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Professional & management 15.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.3%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 2.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	943	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,141	96.3%
Spanish	1,242	5.6%
Other Indo-European	190	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	611	2.8%
Other languages	345	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,715	81.4%
Born in same state	18,564	80.7%
Born in different state	16,052	69.8%
Foreign born	151	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	4,282	18.6%
Not a US citizen	2,988	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,280	14.3%
French	1,296	5.6%
Norwegian	466	2%
Arab	431	1.9%
English	318	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	301	1.3%
Dutch	149	0.6%
Irish	123	0.5%
German	98	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	96.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60561

What city is ZIP code 60561 in?

ZIP code 60561 is primarily assigned to Darien, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60561 in?

ZIP code 60561 falls within Dupage County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60561?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 60561 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 60561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60561 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 60561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60561?

The median home value in ZIP code 60561 is $378,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 60561 in?

ZIP code 60561 observes the CST timezone.