60090 ZIP Code — Wheeling, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60090 is located in Wheeling, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 8.98 square miles and serves a population of 38,753 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/312/224/630/708.
About ZIP code 60090
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $80,060.
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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
38,753
population
8.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60090 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60090
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wheeling | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60070 Prospect Heights (1.3 mi)
60004 Arlington Heights (3 mi)
60089 Buffalo Grove (3.4 mi)
60015 Deerfield (4.2 mi)
60056 Mount Prospect (4.3 mi)
60062 Northbrook (4.3 mi)
60069 Lincolnshire (4.4 mi)
60026 Glenview (4.8 mi)
60016 Des Plaines (5.2 mi)
60005 Arlington Heights (5.5 mi)
60055 Palatine (5.7 mi)
60038 Palatine (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,753 |
| Population density | 4,315 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1243 |
| Longitude | -87.9242 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/312/224/630/708 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
38,753
Population
4,315
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$80,060
Median household income
$40,338
Per capita income
$236,700
Median home value
$1,474
Median monthly rent
62.5%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
10,451
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,065
Under 5
1,107
1,162
5–9
1,207
848
10–14
882
781
15–19
811
1,064
20–24
1,106
3,058
25–34
3,178
3,043
35–44
3,163
2,207
45–54
2,294
1,270
55–59
1,321
1,269
60–64
1,319
1,939
65–74
2,015
981
75–84
1,020
315
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,206 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,547 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,598 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.9%
Other race
16.6%
Asian
13.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,043 | 43.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,629 | 19.9% |
| Other race | 8,022 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 6,478 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,052 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 600 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 558 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $80,060 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
36.3%
$300k–$500k
27.7%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,474 |
| Owner occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter occupied | 37.5% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 27.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,411 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 774 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,974 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,303 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,067 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,593 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 24.8% |
| Married | 53.7% | 48.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 749 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 258 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,424 | 45.9% |
| High school | 1,099 | 14.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,937 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Other services
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.5% |
| Government | 5.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
8.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 699 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 14.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,581 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 10,195 | 27.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,576 | 12.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4,018 | 11.0% |
| Other languages | 1,416 | 3.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,964 | 54.1% |
| Born in same state | 20,569 | 53.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,318 | 44.7% |
| Foreign born | 395 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17,789 | 45.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,211 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,519 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1,276 | 3.3% |
| French | 869 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 364 | 0.9% |
| English | 217 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 185 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 97 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.2% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60090
What city is ZIP code 60090 in?
ZIP code 60090 is primarily assigned to Wheeling, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60090 in?
ZIP code 60090 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60090?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 60090 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 60090?
ZIP code 60090 has an estimated population of 38,753 residents, with a density of 4,314 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60090?
The median household income in ZIP code 60090 is $80,060, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60090?
The median home value in ZIP code 60090 is $236,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 60090 in?
ZIP code 60090 observes the CST timezone.