The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60187 sells for about $485,000, or $319 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,817 a month.
ZIP 60187 — Wheaton
The 60187 housing market is highly competitive, characterized by rising home prices and strong buyer demand. With a median sale price of $485,000 and a 12.1% year-over-year increase, the area continues to outperform broader regional trends. Limited inventory and high demand for quality school districts are the primary drivers of this market momentum.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a stable suburban environment, as well as commuters who value proximity to Chicago while maintaining a distinct community feel.
Median prices moved up 12.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 60187, DuPage County IL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Wheaton is widely recognized for its high-quality public school system, which is a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand in the area.
Wheaton serves as a major suburban hub with strong economic momentum, anchored by its role as the DuPage County seat and proximity to major Chicago-area employment corridors.
Located approximately 25 miles west of Chicago, the area offers established transit corridors and highway access for commuters heading into the regional employment core.
The area features a robust amenity base including numerous parks, local golf courses, and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district within easy reach.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of approximately $2,079 per month, reflecting the area's appeal to both long-term residents and those seeking suburban access.
The local economy is supported by a mix of government services, education, and professional sectors, benefiting from its status as the DuPage County seat.
The area is served by established highway and commuter rail infrastructure, facilitating access to the broader Chicago metropolitan region.
Data sourced from ZIP-Codes.com and Census benchmarks.
- Slick City Action Park4.713.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.314.6 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.516.6 mi
- Activate Games4.98.4 mi
- K1 Speed Addison4.35.5 mi
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago4.614.8 mi
- Allstate Arena4.314.9 mi
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center4.515.1 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.413.5 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.713.3 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.84.8 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.712.8 mi
- Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX4.47.8 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.912.2 mi
- AMC Streets of Woodfield 204.212.2 mi
- NOW Arena4.414.3 mi
- Cantigny Park4.82.4 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.46.8 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio4.816.5 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.715.9 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.84.8 mi
- Cantigny Park4.82.4 mi
- Olympic Park4.611.1 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.712.8 mi
- Lilacia Park4.85.1 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.46.5 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.110 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.53.2 mi
- Villa Olivia4.110.9 mi
- St. Andrews Golf and Country Club4.35.6 mi
- Woodfield Mall4.512.6 mi
- Chicago Premium Outlets4.59.5 mi
- Oakbrook Center4.68.7 mi
- Fox Valley Mall4.39.3 mi
- Yorktown Center4.46.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central hub for local retail, dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.