60540 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60540, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60540 is a zip code in DuPage County, Illinois, which covers Lisle and Naperville, with a total population of 42,911 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60540 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60540.

The estimated population of people living in 60540 is 42,911, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60540 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
42,911
 -2.22% -4.48%
2020
43,887
 -2.88% -
2019
45,187
+0.17%
-
2018
45,112
+0.42%
-
2017
44,925
 - -

Population of 60540 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60540 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.9%
73.6%
 -0.95%
Black/African American
3%
3.1%
 -3.23%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.9%
6.6%
 +19.70%
Asian
13.6%
13.2%
 +3.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
3%
 -33.33%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60540 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60540 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60540 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60540 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 +0.74% 39.9 +0.5% 42.2 +1.44%
2020 40.8 +2% 39.7 +2.32% 41.6 +1.22%
2019 40 -0.5% 38.8 -0.51% 41.1 -0.24%
2018 40.2 +0.75% 39 0% 41.2 +1.73%
2017 39.9 - 39 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 60540 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60540 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,843 -5.08% 2,892 -30.32% 2,682 2,101
10 to 19 3,364 -15.37% 3,372 -7.47% 2,870 3,112
20 to 29 2,361 +3.89% 2,583 -0.44% 2,452 2,566
30 to 39 2,433 +13.64% 2,639 -13.67% 2,761 2,290
40 to 49 3,393 -16.07% 3,308 -26.58% 2,877 2,503
50 to 59 3,120 -1.02% 3,458 +4.67% 3,083 3,601
60 to 69 2,411 +5.27% 2,569 +2.23% 2,518 2,605
70+ 1,790 +21.74% 2,389 +12.84% 2,210 2,680

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60540 zip code is $138,270.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60540.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $139,325.00
  • 45 to 64
    $166,300.00
  • 65 and over
    $104,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60540 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60540, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60540 is currently $173,227.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

28.80% of households in 60540 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60540 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    28.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60540 is $63,502.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60540 by the total population of 60540.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60540 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60540 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    35.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60540 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60540 zip over the age of 16 is 34,830.

Of those people, a total of 66.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60540 is 63.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60540 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,684 34.20% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 2,756 72.80% 8.00%
25 to 29 years 2,262 88.60% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 2,247 91.70% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 5,670 85.50% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 5,477 88.10% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 3,721 83.00% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 2,918 66.00% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 4,201 31.40% 4.80%
75 years and over 2,894 10.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60540. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 27,550 65.30% 3.70%
Black or African American 988 73.70% 11.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 107 80.40% 0.00%
Asian 4,549 67.90% 6.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 455 86.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,181 85.20% 3.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,658 74.90% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,922 65.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60540 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60540 is 22,225, with median earnings of $67,028.00.

Women in 60540 are earning approximately 53.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,225 $67,028.00
Male 12,411 $92,207.00
Female 9,814 $48,936.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60540 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 4,047 $121,688.00
Business and Financial 2,602 $96,949.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,520 $109,495.00
Architecture and Engineering 621 $96,449.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 214 $60,000.00
Community and Social Service 381 $42,228.00
Legal 452 $94,444.00
Educational and Library 1,682 $64,419.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 467 $36,728.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,389 $75,808.00
Healthcare Support 307 $17,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $22,443.00
Law Enforcement 73 $100,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,184 $13,731.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $11,477.00
Personal Care and Service 571 $6,904.00
Sales 2,463 $69,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,944 $30,787.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 389 $57,426.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $31,394.00
Production 501 $24,696.00
Transportation and Material Moving 548 $39,621.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60540 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60540.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,628 $141,465.00 1,419 $83,969.00
Business and Financial 1,560 $118,553.00 1,042 $76,919.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,266 $112,978.00 254 $97,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 506 $97,159.00 115 $86,761.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $91,250.00 74 $57,500.00
Community and Social Service 176 $42,092.00 205 $44,583.00
Legal 345 $154,952.00 107 $62,474.00
Educational and Library 466 $82,446.00 1,216 $59,853.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 133 $21,779.00 334 $43,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 424 $125,938.00 965 $71,652.00
Healthcare Support 30 $46,136.00 277 $17,039.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $21,420.00 38 $31,250.00
Law Enforcement 57 $109,688.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 616 $21,974.00 568 $12,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 216 $12,045.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 174 $4,211.00 397 $7,416.00
Sales 1,515 $100,139.00 948 $49,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 526 $34,643.00 1,418 $30,079.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 333 $64,871.00 56 $2,499.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $31,394.00 0 $0.00
Production 299 $24,899.00 202 $22,371.00
Transportation and Material Moving 466 $39,567.00 82 $39,821.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,524 households in 60540, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 11,597 families living in the 60540 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60540:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,971 518 1,108 3,927
Average Household Size 3.16 2.88 3 1.31
Total Families 9,971 518 1,108 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.75 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 11,597 families living in 60540, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60540:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,449 housing units in 60540.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,524 94.38%
Vacant 925 5.62%

22.01% of the total 16,449 housing units in 60540 are rental units. This is approximately 3,621 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,772 are occupied by the owner - or 71.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60540 is $1,624.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60540 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    131
  • Less than $500
    214
  • $500 to $999
    325
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,048
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    902
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    679
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    167
  • $3,000 or more
    286

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60540 is $435,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60540 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    77
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    213
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    107
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    197
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    900
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6,119
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,510
  • $1,000,000 or more
    649

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60540. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60540 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    928
  • 1940 to 1949
    40
  • 1950 to 1959
    934
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,857
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,502
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,003
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,333
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,223
  • 2010 to 2013
    621
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60540 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    432
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,873
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,073
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,146

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60540 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60540 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60540.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    549
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,975
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,262
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,256
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,147
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,324
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,243
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    549
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    830
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,505
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,945
  • 90 or more minutes
    481

Summary

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