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60185

West Chicago, IL

Total Population
34,049
Median Household Income
$97,415
Median Home Value
$299,800
Median Rent
$1,359

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$97,415
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$299,800
101.6% above state median
Rent
$1,359
100% above state median
Median Age
38.4 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 West Chicago, IL

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

31.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 10.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$97,415
+29.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
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: 3.17 people

Total Households
10,626
Family Households
59.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
26.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Education
17.5%
Total Employed Residents:10,654

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
182 workers
Public Transit
2.1%
325 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,365
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.5%
17,205 employed
Labor Force
19,228
2,023 unemployed
Median Age
38.4 years
Per Capita Income
$39,096
Poverty Rate
10.9%

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