60185 ZIP Code — West Chicago, IL
Dupage County, Illinois
ZIP code 60185 is located in West Chicago, Illinois, within Dupage County. It covers approximately 30.87 square miles and serves a population of 34,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 630/331.
About ZIP code 60185
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $97,415.
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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,049
population
30.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60185 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60185
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60185. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Chicago | Acceptable |
| West Chicago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60190 Winfield (3.2 mi)
60128 Carol Stream (4.1 mi)
60132 Carol Stream (4.1 mi)
60116 Carol Stream (4.1 mi)
60184 Wayne (4.5 mi)
60188 Carol Stream (4.5 mi)
60555 Warrenville (4.9 mi)
60174 Saint Charles (4.9 mi)
60187 Wheaton (5.5 mi)
60103 Bartlett (5.6 mi)
60569 Aurora (5.6 mi)
60189 Wheaton (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,049 |
| Population density | 1,103 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8961 |
| Longitude | -88.2124 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 630/331 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 24.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 32.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.2% | 15.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
34,049
Population
1,103
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$97,415
Median household income
$39,096
Per capita income
$299,800
Median home value
$1,359
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment
8,749
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
854
Under 5
830
999
5–9
970
1,432
10–14
1,391
1,376
15–19
1,335
1,207
20–24
1,172
1,978
25–34
1,920
2,262
35–44
2,197
2,565
45–54
2,491
1,307
55–59
1,269
1,220
60–64
1,184
1,267
65–74
1,230
643
75–84
624
165
85+
161
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,365 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 25,684 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,090 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.1%
Hispanic or Latino
22.2%
Other race
16.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
6.1%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,748 | 45.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,709 | 22.2% |
| Other race | 7,075 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,466 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 2,687 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,027 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 24.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 32.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.2% | 15.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
16.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 16.1% |
| Median income | $97,415 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
41.2%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,359 |
| Owner occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter occupied | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 75.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.8% |
| Electricity | 10.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,289 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 608 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,748 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,981 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,984 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,766 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 32.4% |
| Married | 53.0% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 333 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 596 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,467 | 37.4% |
| High school | 2,739 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,135 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Professional & management
15.1%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
5.9%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Other services
4.0%
Information
2.1%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.2% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 14.6% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
27.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 837 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,365 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 6,163 | 19.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,210 | 16.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 678 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 242 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,409 | 71.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,924 | 70.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,131 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 485 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,640 | 28.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,488 | 46.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,564 | 7.5% |
| French | 2,099 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 650 | 1.9% |
| English | 374 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 252 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 108 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 93 | 0.3% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.2% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60185
What city is ZIP code 60185 in?
ZIP code 60185 is primarily assigned to West Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60185 in?
ZIP code 60185 falls within Dupage County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60185?
ZIP code 60185 has an estimated population of 34,049 residents, with a density of 1,103 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60185?
The median home value in ZIP code 60185 is $299,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60185?
The median household income in ZIP code 60185 is $97,415, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60185 in?
ZIP code 60185 observes the CST timezone.