Wheaton’s 60187 Ranks No. 10 Among America’s Hottest ZIP Codes for 2026
WHEATON— One DuPage County housing market is getting national attention. Wheaton’s 60187 ZIP code has been ranked No. 10 among the hottest ZIP codes in the United States for 2026, according to Realtor.com’s annual Hottest ZIP Codes report.
Even more notably, 60187 ranks No. 1 in Illinois on Realtor.com’s state-level list. The ranking is based on buyer demand, measured by unique listing views, and market pace, measured by how quickly properties leave the market. Realtor.com limits the national ranking to one ZIP code per metropolitan area.
Wheaton Homes Are Drawing Three Times the National Attention
The numbers behind the ranking show just how competitive 60187 was during the first half of 2026.
The 60187 ZIP code is recognized as one of the hottest housing markets in the country, where “buyer interest is strongest and homes are flying off the market.”
According to Realtor.com:
National ranking: No. 10
Illinois ranking: No. 1
Median listing price: approximately $575,000
Median days on market: 25 days
Listing views: approximately 3 times the U.S. average
Share of listing views from the Chicago metro: 77%
Average down payment: 18.3%, or approximately $98,533
Median FICO score among buyers: 773
The 77% Chicago-area viewership is particularly interesting. Rather than Wheaton’s demand being driven primarily by buyers moving into Illinois from across the country, much of the competition is coming from people already within the broader Chicago metropolitan area who are choosing to relocate within the region.
Buyers Are Paying a Premium for Wheaton
Wheaton is not making the list simply because it is inexpensive.
The median listing price in 60187 was $574,600 during the first half of 2026, compared with approximately $369,075 across the broader Chicago metro, a premium of nearly 56%.
The median asking price per square foot was also $307 in 60187, compared with $215 across the surrounding metro.
Realtor.com points to places like Wheaton as examples of buyers seeking “suburban tranquility without giving up job access or infrastructure.”
That combination helps explain why established Chicago suburbs can remain highly competitive even when their home prices are above their surrounding metro averages.
Wheaton Buyers Are Coming to the Table Prepared
The financial profile of buyers competing in 60187 also stands out.
The average down payment was 18.3%, or $98,533, while the median buyer FICO score reached 773. Realtor.com found that buyers across the hottest ZIP codes generally had larger down payments and stronger credit profiles than the national average.
Wheaton’s estimated median household income was $129,694. Using Realtor.com’s affordability calculation, which assumes 20% down and a 6.55% mortgage rate, the estimated minimum household income needed for the typical home was $116,825.
For sellers, those numbers point to a buyer pool that is not simply browsing. Many shoppers entering this market appear financially positioned to compete when the right property becomes available.
Hot Does Not Mean Every Wheaton Home Is Selling Over Asking
There is one important nuance in the data.
Of Realtor.com’s 10 hottest ZIP codes, Wheaton was the only one where the typical home sold slightly below asking price. The sale-to-list ratio was 99.7%, meaning homes sold for roughly 0.3% below their final list price during the first half of 2026.
That result still outperformed both the broader Chicago metro, where the ratio was approximately 99.1%, and the national market, where homes sold for about 2.3% below asking.
For sellers, this is an important distinction. Strong buyer demand does not mean every property should automatically be priced aggressively above comparable sales. Condition, location within 60187, presentation, updates and initial pricing strategy still matter.
For buyers, a highly ranked market does not necessarily mean every listing will turn into a bidding war. Some properties may still provide room for negotiation depending on their condition and time on market.
Why 60187 Continues to Attract Chicago-Area Buyers
The data fits the broader appeal of established DuPage County communities.
Wheaton is served by the Metra Union Pacific West Line, including the downtown Wheaton station at 402 W. Front Street and the College Avenue station. That gives commuters a direct rail connection toward Chicago while allowing residents to live in a suburban environment.
Downtown Wheaton also combines restaurants, shops and community gathering spaces with access to parks and recreational amenities. The Wheaton Park District maintains an extensive network of neighborhood and community parks, while the Illinois Prairie Path runs through the area.
Realtor.com’s broader 2026 research found that the hottest ZIP codes tend to favor larger, older homes in established neighborhoods near major employment centers, rather than simply the least expensive suburban markets.
That makes Wheaton’s ranking less about bargain hunting and more about buyers placing a premium on space, neighborhood character, transportation access and long-term location value.
Buying or Selling in One of America’s Hottest ZIP Codes?
With Wheaton 60187 ranked No. 10 nationally and No. 1 in Illinois, having a strategy based on current local conditions becomes even more important.
Connect with The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier for guidance when buying, selling or relocating to Wheaton and DuPage County. From pricing and comparable sales to competitive-offer strategy, neighborhood differences and preparing a home for market, the team can help you make your next move with a clearer understanding of what buyers are actually doing in today’s Western Suburbs market.
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