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Wilmette, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60091.
Population
27,503
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,092
ZIP codes
1
Wilmette and its ZIP codes
Wilmette at a glance
- Wilmette is about 22 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $190,662, about 2.3 times the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $810,600 (about 3.1 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,978 a month.
Local data for Wilmette, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilmette, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,662
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$810,600
Median rent
$1,978/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
83.6%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,022), German Americans (4,981), Polish Americans (1,701).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Wilmette.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$74.2M
1,213 loans, 8,594 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wilmette, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.0%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit13.5%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home36.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilmette, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilmette, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
5.7%
U.S. 12.8% -7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Wilmette
1 in or overlapping Wilmette. Population shown
Cities near Wilmette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KenilworthVillage | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WinnetkaVillage | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| EvanstonCity | 2.7 mi | 7.8 |
| SkokieVillage | 3 mi | 10.1 |
| GolfVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| NorthfieldVillage | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Morton GroveVillage | 4 mi | 5.1 |
| GlencoeVillage | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| LincolnwoodVillage | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| GlenviewVillage | 5.3 mi | 14.5 |
| NilesVillage | 5.5 mi | 5.8 |
| NorthbrookVillage | 6.4 mi | 13.2 |
| Park RidgeCity | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Harwood HeightsVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 8.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Highland ParkCity | 9 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilmette, IL in?
- Wilmette is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Wilmette, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilmette include 60091.
- What is the population of Wilmette, IL?
- About 27,503 people live in Wilmette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilmette?
- Nearby places include Kenilworth (0.9 mi), Winnetka (2.4 mi), Evanston (2.7 mi), Skokie (3 mi), Golf (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023