Zip code 60523: Oak Brook, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 60523
60523 is a suburban zip code in Oak Brook, Illinois (DuPage County), covering 9 sq mi of land. About 10,144 people live here, or 1,133 per square mile. The median resident is 57.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $118,194 a year, 46% above the national median of $80,734. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $782,100, or 6.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $854 a month.
63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and business and finance. 33% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 60523 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%75th of 1,291 in IL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%25th of 1,342 in IL
- Healthcare workers20.6%99thU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%53rd of 1,340 in IL
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.48115th of 1,336 in IL
- Median age57.198thU.S. 38.9 · IL 3951st of 1,342 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$103,19498thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,89514th of 1,336 in IL
- Per capita income$94,95897thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,40622nd of 1,341 in IL
- Unemployment rate10.1%94thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%128th of 1,340 in IL
- 91stStrengthU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%64th of 1,340 in IL
- Median home value$782,10090thU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3008th of 1,311 in IL
- 87thU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%249th of 1,340 in IL
- 85thU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%58th of 1,342 in IL
- Median household income$118,19484thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390114th of 1,316 in IL
- Homeownership rate80.5%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%675th of 1,338 in IL
- Work from home20.3%78thU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%153rd of 1,339 in IL
- Average commute29.8 min73rdU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min376th of 1,317 in IL
- Housing vacancy8.2%62ndU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%673rd of 1,338 in IL
- Diversity index51.254thU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5199th of 1,342 in IL
- Population density1,133/sq mi46thU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi307th of 1,342 in IL
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%415th of 1,340 in IL
- Poverty rate8.7%36thU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%730th of 1,339 in IL
- Veterans4.6%33rdU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%966th of 1,342 in IL
- 23rdU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%777th of 1,338 in IL
- Population10,14416thU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798370th of 1,342 in IL
- 14thU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%1,070th of 1,340 in IL
- 10thU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274727th of 1,170 in IL
- Residents under 1815.3%9thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,172nd of 1,342 in IL
- Uninsured rate0.6%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,269th of 1,341 in IL
| Measure | 60523 | DuPage | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 73.7% | 45.1% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 75th of 1,291 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 37.7% | 17.3% | 17% | 17.2% | 25th of 1,342 | |
| Healthcare workers | 20.6% | 9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 53rd of 1,340 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.586 | 0.459 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 15th of 1,336 | |
| Median age | 57.1 | 40.2 | 39 | 38.9 | 51st of 1,342 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $103,194 | $62,342 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 14th of 1,336 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $94,958 | $58,189 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 22nd of 1,341 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.1% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 128th of 1,340 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 62.7% | 51.8% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 64th of 1,340 | |
| Median home value | $782,100 | $391,400 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 8th of 1,311 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 10% | 249th of 1,340 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 28.4% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 58th of 1,342 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $118,194 | $112,096 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 114th of 1,316 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.5% | 73.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 675th of 1,338 | |
| Work from home | 20.3% | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 153rd of 1,339 | |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.7 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 376th of 1,317 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.2% | 4.5% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 673rd of 1,338 | |
| Diversity index | 51.2 | 56.7 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 199th of 1,342 | |
| Population density | 1,133/sq mi | 2,837/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 307th of 1,342 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 415th of 1,340 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.7% | 6.6% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 730th of 1,339 | |
| Veterans | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 966th of 1,342 | |
| Broadband access | 88% | 94.8% | 90.8% | 91% | 777th of 1,338 | |
| Population | 10,144 | 930,024 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 370th of 1,342 | |
| Government workers | 9.3% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1,070th of 1,340 | |
| Median gross rent | $854 | $1,688 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 727th of 1,170 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.3% | 22.2% | 21.8% | 22% | 1,172nd of 1,342 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.6% | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1,269th of 1,341 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White63%
- Black1%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian29%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,433
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 61.2%
- Married couples
- 50%
- Living alone
- 36.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.6%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,830
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Vacant
- 8.2%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 7.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 73.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 34.3%
- Home value to income
- 6.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 60523 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $164,917 | $74,888 |
| Service | $7,481 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,500 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $57,273 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 31.4%
- Households with broadband
- 88%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72%
- No internet access
- 7.8%
- Without health insurance
- 0.6%
- Limited-English households
- 2.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oak Brook
- State
- Illinois
- County
- DuPage County
- Center point
- 41.8364° N, 87.9532° W
- Land area
- 9 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oak Brook89% of zip
- Westmont3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 60523
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60514 | Clarendon Hills, IL | 2.8 mi | $118,716 |
| 60521 | Hinsdale, IL | 2.8 mi | $249,200 |
| 60181 | Villa Park, IL | 3 mi | $92,142 |
| 60559 | Westmont, IL | 3.1 mi | $90,963 |
| 60154 | Westchester, IL | 3.4 mi | $98,954 |
| 60162 | Hillside, IL | 3.4 mi | $72,320 |
| 60526 | La Grange Park, IL | 3.6 mi | $120,308 |
| 60558 | Western Springs, IL | 3.6 mi | $230,255 |
| 60515 | Downers Grove, IL | 4.1 mi | $123,197 |
| 60163 | Berkeley, IL | 4.2 mi | $85,823 |
| 60126 | Elmhurst, IL | 4.2 mi | $147,566 |
| 60148 | Lombard, IL | 4.4 mi | $100,616 |
Zip codes like 60523 elsewhere
Questions about 60523
What city is zip code 60523?
60523 is assigned to Oak Brook, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 60523 in?
60523 is in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the population of 60523?
About 10,144 people live in 60523, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 60523 in?
60523 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 60523?
The median household income in 60523 is $118,194.
What zip codes are near 60523?
The closest zip codes to 60523 are 60514, 60521, 60181, 60559, 60154.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60523, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.