Wheaton
City in DuPage County, Illinois

Wheaton is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, with 53,970 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Ellyn, 2.4 miles E.
- 53,970residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.3 km²
- 4,766 / sq mipopulation density
- 60187main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Wheaton
Wheaton is a city in and the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is located in Milton and Winfield Townships, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, Wheaton's population was 53,970, making it the 27th-most populous municipality in the state.
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Living in Wheaton
- Median household income
- $120,008
- Median home value
- $455,700
- Median rent
- $1,799/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Wheaton had 53,970 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,970 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,766 per sq mi (1,840 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheaton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DuPage County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 53,970 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.32 sq mi (29.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8568° N, 88.1081° W |
| ZIP codes | 60187, 60137, 60189, 60190 |
| Official website | wheaton.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1781048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheaton
- Glen Ellyn2.4 mi E
- Winfield2.6 mi NW
- Glendale Heights4.6 mi N
- Carol Stream4.6 mi N
- Lisle4.6 mi S
- Warrenville4.8 mi SW
- Lombard4.9 mi E
- Downers Grove6.2 mi SE
- West Chicago6.4 mi NW
- Bloomingdale6.6 mi N
- Villa Park7.0 mi E
- Oakbrook Terrace7.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wheaton
What county is Wheaton in?
Wheaton is in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wheaton, IL?
53,970 people lived in Wheaton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheaton, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60187. Other ZIP codes: 60137, 60189, 60190.
What is the elevation of Wheaton?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheaton?
Glen Ellyn (2.4 mi), Winfield (2.6 mi), Glendale Heights (4.6 mi), Carol Stream (4.6 mi), Lisle (4.6 mi).
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