WHEELING

 

• Population: 34,496 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Median Household Income: $55,491 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 8.112% (Lake County)

Wheeling is located in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Most of Wheeling is in Cook County. A small portion is located in Lake County. Wheeling originated in the 1830's as a welcomed overnight stop for travelers heading from Chicago to the Wisconsin Territory over the trail now known as Milwaukee Avenue. It is a cluster of inns, taverns and places to eat established what is now Wheeling's world-renowned "Restaurant Row".

Recreation

The natural beauty of the Des Plaines River, as it extends through Wheeling, is enhanced by the acres of Cook County Forest Preserve surrounding it, providing hiking, biking, canoeing and horseback riding. The Wheeling Park District offers residents a fitness center, gymnasium, indoor track, indoor lap pool, Aquatic Center, numerous parks, and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Schools

Wheeling schools have consistently exceeded the state averages for reading and math skills. Wheeling students attend elementary schools in School District #21 and #23. High School students attend Wheeling or Buffalo Grove High School in Township High School District 214. National Louis University has a campus in Wheeling and William Rainey Harper College, a leading 2-year community college, serves the community.

Housing

Wheeling's diverse range of housing includes single family, townhouse, condominium and apartment. The 2000 median house value was $160,900 and the median rent cost is $885.  (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services

Residents are provided services by staff in Finance and Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, Legal, Public Works, Senior Service, Fire and Police.

Transportation

Wheeling's location provides access via major roadways to the interstate system of Interstate 294, Route 53, I-290 and I-355. Metra's North Central Service, with station located in Wheeling, provides commuter service from Antioch to Chicago.

• Distance to the Chicago Loop: 27 miles
• Distance to O'Hare Airport: 7 miles
• Palwaukee Airport: located in Wheeling
• Distance to Lake Michigan: 9 miles

 

Economic Data for Zip Code 60090

Household Income Estimated Values (2007) Median Income: $56,006 Average Income: $67,421 Per Capita Income $25,331 Projected Values (2012) Median Income: $55,754 Average Income: $67,398 Per Capita Income $25,287

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2007) Total Home Owners: 9,186 Total Renters: 4,664 Renters: 34% Owners: 66% Projected Values (2012) Total Home Owners: 9,618 Total Renters: 4,886 Renters: 34% Owners: 66%

Household Size Estimated Values (2007) Average Household Size: 2.6 One Person Households: 3,805 Total Families: 8,928 Total Housing Units: 14,229 Vacant Housing Units: 380 Projected Values (2012) Average Household Size: 2.6 One Person Households: 3,782 Total Families: 8,953 Total Housing Units: 14,897 Vacant Housing Units: 392

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 60090

Population Data for Zip Code 60090

Population Density (People per square mile) Estimated (Current): 3,825 Projected (2012): 3,835

Households Total (2000 Census): 13,510 Estimated (Present): 13,366 Projected (2012): 13,382 Household Change (2000-Present) -1% Household Change (2000-2012) -0.9%

Notes:

• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2007 shows the percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2007.
• Projected Change 2012 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2012.

Public Schools in zip code 60090

Private Schools in zip code 60090