Des Plaines, IL cityscape

60016

Des Plaines, IL

Total Population
61,988
Median Household Income
$80,116
Median Home Value
$285,800
Median Rent
$1,334

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$80,116
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$285,800
101.5% above state median
Rent
$1,334
100% above state median
Median Age
41.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Des Plaines, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 41.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$80,116
+6.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.52 people

Total Households
24,263
Family Households
52.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.8%
Total Employed Residents:17,918

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
501 workers
Public Transit
6.8%
1,845 workers
Total Commuting Workers:27,138
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
31,057 employed
Labor Force
32,855
1,766 unemployed
Median Age
41.8 years
Per Capita Income
$40,916
Poverty Rate
9.0%

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