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Elmhurst, IL
City in DuPage County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60126.
Population
45,671
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,469
ZIP codes
1
Elmhurst and its ZIP codes
Elmhurst at a glance
- Elmhurst is about 20 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $149,644 a year, 79% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $545,400 (about 2.1 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,975 a month.
Local data for Elmhurst, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elmhurst, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$149,644
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$545,400
Median rent
$1,975/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
64.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,540), Irish Americans (9,316), Italian Americans (6,584).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DuPage County. PPP loans are for Elmhurst.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,891
629,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.6B
FY 2026, $9,224 per person
PPP loans
$246M
2,188 loans, 23,135 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elmhurst, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit8.6%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home26.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elmhurst, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,204
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,772
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elmhurst, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Elmhurst
1 in or overlapping Elmhurst. Population shown
Cities near Elmhurst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Villa ParkVillage | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| BerkeleyVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| NorthlakeCity | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Oakbrook TerraceCity | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| HillsideVillage | 3 mi | 3.2 |
| Stone ParkVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| LombardVillage | 3.6 mi | 10.2 |
| AddisonVillage | 3.7 mi | 9.8 |
| BellwoodVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Oak BrookVillage | 4 mi | 8 |
| WestchesterVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Franklin ParkVillage | 4.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Melrose ParkVillage | 4.8 mi | 4.4 |
| BensenvilleVillage | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| MaywoodVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BroadviewVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elmhurst, IL in?
- Elmhurst is in DuPage County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Elmhurst, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elmhurst include 60126.
- What is the population of Elmhurst, IL?
- About 45,671 people live in Elmhurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elmhurst?
- Nearby places include Villa Park (1.6 mi), Berkeley (1.9 mi), Northlake (2.7 mi), Oakbrook Terrace (2.7 mi), Hillside (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023