60188 ZIP Code — Carol Stream, IL
Dupage County, Illinois
ZIP code 60188 is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, within Dupage County. It covers approximately 10.05 square miles and serves a population of 42,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630.
About ZIP code 60188
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $104,394. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,219
population
10.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60188 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60188
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60188. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carol Stream | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60132 Carol Stream (0.4 mi)
60128 Carol Stream (0.4 mi)
60116 Carol Stream (0.4 mi)
60199 Carol Stream (1.6 mi)
60108 Bloomingdale (2.9 mi)
60190 Winfield (3.4 mi)
60117 Bloomingdale (3.4 mi)
60189 Wheaton (3.6 mi)
60187 Wheaton (4.3 mi)
60133 Hanover Park (4.3 mi)
60185 West Chicago (4.5 mi)
60137 Glen Ellyn (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,219 |
| Population density | 4,201 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9152 |
| Longitude | -88.1282 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 630 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 24.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 32.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 15.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,219
Population
4,201
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$104,394
Median household income
$44,246
Per capita income
$299,300
Median home value
$1,398
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
11,003
Housing units
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,079
Under 5
1,095
1,091
5–9
1,108
1,249
10–14
1,268
1,529
15–19
1,553
1,562
20–24
1,586
2,641
25–34
2,682
2,718
35–44
2,760
2,634
45–54
2,675
1,704
55–59
1,729
1,477
60–64
1,500
1,977
65–74
2,008
824
75–84
837
463
85+
470
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,841 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 33,378 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,579 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Asian
16.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Other race
6%
Black or African American
5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,552 | 54% |
| Asian | 7,756 | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,060 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,137 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 2,856 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 2,720 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 141 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 24.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 32.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 15.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $104,394 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k–$300k
37.1%
$300k–$500k
44.9%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,398 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 52.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.9% |
| Electricity | 16.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,986 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 850 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,891 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,540 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,864 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,884 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 27.6% |
| Married | 56.2% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 600 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 391 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,571 | 34.3% |
| High school | 2,548 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,311 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,118 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,045 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,714 | 14.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,591 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,885 | 7.2% |
| Other languages | 1,158 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,497 | 74.6% |
| Born in same state | 30,888 | 73.2% |
| Born in different state | 25,506 | 60.4% |
| Foreign born | 609 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,722 | 25.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,058 | 65.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,363 | 10.3% |
| French | 2,010 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 826 | 2% |
| Polish | 318 | 0.8% |
| English | 272 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 105 | 0.2% |
| German | 104 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 101 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60188
What city is ZIP code 60188 in?
ZIP code 60188 is primarily assigned to Carol Stream, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60188 in?
ZIP code 60188 falls within Dupage County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60188?
The median household income in ZIP code 60188 is $104,394, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60188?
ZIP code 60188 has an estimated population of 42,219 residents, with a density of 4,200 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60188?
The median home value in ZIP code 60188 is $299,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 60188 in?
ZIP code 60188 observes the CST timezone.