60527 ZIP Code — Willowbrook, IL

Dupage County, Illinois

ZIP code 60527 is located in Willowbrook, Illinois, within Dupage County. It covers approximately 14.40 square miles and serves a population of 28,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708/630.

About ZIP code 60527

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 $491,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($115,318) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60527 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,983

population

14.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willowbrook	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,983
Population density	2,013 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	14.40 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.7429
Longitude	-87.9347
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708/630

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.2%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	23.7%	15.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

28,983

Population

2,013

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$115,318

Median household income

$76,381

Per capita income

$491,200

Median home value

$1,529

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

10,465

Housing units

58.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

768

Under 5

758

738

5–9

729

703

10–14

694

841

15–19

831

506

20–24

499

1,497

25–34

1,478

1,710

35–44

1,689

1,535

45–54

1,515

1,199

55–59

1,184

1,220

60–64

1,205

2,262

65–74

2,232

1,081

75–84

1,067

524

85+

518

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,416	18.7%
18 and over	23,567	81.3%
65 and over	7,684	26.5%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.7%

Asian 12.7%

Black or African American 7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,397	66.7%
Asian	3,889	12.7%
Black or African American	2,126	7%
Two or more races	1,608	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,598	5.2%
Other race	963	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.2%	24.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	27.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	32.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	23.7%	15.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 27.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	27.1%
Median income	$115,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 33.9%

$1M+ 15.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$491,200
Median rent / month	$1,529
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	15.9%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	26.4%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.7%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,814	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	382	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,601	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,314	27.4%
Households with children under 18	3,045	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,217	43.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	22.0%
Married	62.3%	56.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%
Widowed	2.4%	10.7%
Divorced	5.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 16.3%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 27.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	58.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	442	7.7%
Kindergarten	151	2.6%
Elementary school	2,258	39.5%
High school	1,366	23.9%
College / grad school	1,501	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Professional & management 15.0%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 6.4%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.3%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	14.1%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	968	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,457	94.7%
Spanish	1,849	6.7%
Other Indo-European	307	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	938	3.4%
Other languages	384	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,597	78.0%
Born in same state	22,195	76.6%
Born in different state	18,053	62.3%
Foreign born	402	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	6,386	22.0%
Not a US citizen	4,672	73.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,375	11.6%
French	1,380	4.8%
Arab	963	3.3%
Norwegian	530	1.8%
English	490	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	244	0.8%
Irish	198	0.7%
Dutch	137	0.5%
German	41	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60527

What city is ZIP code 60527 in?

ZIP code 60527 is primarily assigned to Willowbrook, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60527 in?

ZIP code 60527 falls within Dupage County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60527 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 60527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60527?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 60527 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 60527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60527?

The median home value in ZIP code 60527 is $491,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 60527 in?

ZIP code 60527 observes the CST timezone.