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Wheaton, IL
City in DuPage County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60187, 60189.
Population
53,557
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,731
ZIP codes
2
Wheaton and its ZIP codes
Wheaton at a glance
- Wheaton is about 21 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $120,008 a year, 44% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $455,700 (73% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,799 a month.
Local data for Wheaton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheaton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,008
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
64.5%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,727), Irish Americans (8,700), Italian Americans (5,257).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DuPage County. PPP loans are for Wheaton.
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
$124M
2,021 loans, 14,521 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wheaton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.5%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home25.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheaton, 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
84° / 15°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheaton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Wheaton
2 in or overlapping Wheaton. Population shown
Cities near Wheaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen EllynVillage | 2.5 mi | 7 |
| WinfieldVillage | 3 mi | 3.1 |
| WarrenvilleCity | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Carol StreamVillage | 4.4 mi | 9.1 |
| LisleVillage | 4.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Glendale HeightsVillage | 4.8 mi | 5.4 |
| LombardVillage | 5.2 mi | 10.2 |
| Downers GroveVillage | 6.2 mi | 14.7 |
| BloomingdaleVillage | 6.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Villa ParkVillage | 7.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Oakbrook TerraceCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| NapervilleCity | 7.6 mi | 39.4 |
| West ChicagoCity | 7.7 mi | 15.4 |
| AddisonVillage | 7.9 mi | 9.8 |
| WestmontVillage | 8.1 mi | 5 |
| Oak BrookVillage | 8.4 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheaton, IL in?
- Wheaton is in DuPage County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheaton, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheaton include 60187, 60189.
- What is the population of Wheaton, IL?
- About 53,557 people live in Wheaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheaton?
- Nearby places include Glen Ellyn (2.5 mi), Winfield (3 mi), Warrenville (4.3 mi), Carol Stream (4.4 mi), Lisle (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023