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60516

Downers Grove, IL

Total Population
28,617
Median Household Income
$113,032
Median Home Value
$406,000
Median Rent
$1,594

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$113,032
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$406,000
102.1% above state median
Rent
$1,594
100% above state median
Median Age
42.6 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 Downers Grove, IL

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 53.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 4.9%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$113,032
+50.4% 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: 2.49 people

Total Households
11,468
Family Households
58.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
30.9%
#2 Industry
Education
20.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.1%
Total Employed Residents:7,878

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.4%
288 workers
Public Transit
9.5%
1,145 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,992
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.3%
14,900 employed
Labor Force
15,836
900 unemployed
Median Age
42.6 years
Per Capita Income
$56,055
Poverty Rate
4.9%

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