60515 ZIP Code — Downers Grove, IL

Dupage County, Illinois

ZIP code 60515 is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, within Dupage County. It covers approximately 11.82 square miles and serves a population of 29,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630/331.

About ZIP code 60515

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $437,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($116,601) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60515 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,112

population

11.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60515 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60515

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Downers Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60532 Lisle (3.2 mi) 60559 Westmont (3.3 mi) 60514 Clarendon Hills (3.8 mi) 60137 Glen Ellyn (3.9 mi) 60516 Downers Grove (4.1 mi) 60523 Oak Brook (4.4 mi) 60148 Lombard (4.6 mi) 60599 Fox Valley (4.8 mi) 60521 Hinsdale (5.4 mi) 60517 Woodridge (5.4 mi) 60189 Wheaton (5.5 mi) 60181 Villa Park (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,112
Population density	2,463 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	11.82 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.8110
Longitude	-88.0299
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	630/331

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.0%	15.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,112

Population

2,463

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$116,601

Median household income

$69,093

Per capita income

$437,300

Median home value

$1,460

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

9,684

Housing units

61.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

667

Under 5

705

1,011

5–9

1,070

901

10–14

953

911

15–19

964

665

20–24

704

1,535

25–34

1,625

1,572

35–44

1,663

2,027

45–54

2,146

1,009

55–59

1,068

1,050

60–64

1,111

1,657

65–74

1,754

893

75–84

946

245

85+

260

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,489	22.3%
18 and over	22,623	77.7%
65 and over	5,755	19.8%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Asian 5.5%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 2.4%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	25,138	83.3%
Asian	1,655	5.5%
Two or more races	1,200	4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,056	3.5%
Black or African American	732	2.4%
Other race	373	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.0%	15.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 26.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	26.1%
Median income	$116,601

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 33.2%

$500k–$1M 34.4%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$437,300
Median rent / month	$1,460
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	24.5%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.9%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,402	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	678	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,880	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,843	24.1%
Households with children under 18	3,377	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,217	35.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	27.1%
Married	57.9%	52.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	2.0%	8.3%
Divorced	8.3%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 34.3%

Graduate / professional 26.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	61.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	420	5.6%
Kindergarten	332	4.4%
Elementary school	3,152	42.0%
High school	1,584	21.1%
College / grad school	2,014	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Professional & management 20.6%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.6%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	9.6%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	14.8%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	965	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,740	95.3%
Spanish	964	3.5%
Other Indo-European	183	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	486	1.8%
Other languages	279	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,653	91.6%
Born in same state	26,384	90.6%
Born in different state	20,915	71.8%
Foreign born	269	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,459	8.4%
Not a US citizen	1,688	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,610	22.7%
French	2,391	8.2%
Arab	979	3.4%
Norwegian	670	2.3%
Polish	490	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	457	1.6%
Dutch	220	0.8%
Irish	138	0.5%
German	52	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60515

What city is ZIP code 60515 in?

ZIP code 60515 is primarily assigned to Downers Grove, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60515 in?

ZIP code 60515 falls within Dupage County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60515?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60515?

The median home value in ZIP code 60515 is $437,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60515?

The median household income in ZIP code 60515 is $116,601, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60515?

ZIP code 60515 has an estimated population of 29,112 residents, with a density of 2,464 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60515 in?

ZIP code 60515 observes the CST timezone.