Wheeling, IL β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County Β· Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Wheeling based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Wheeling
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 66Income: 56Home Value: 24Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 69

Quick Stats

Population

38,495

2023 ACS

Median Income

$83,251

2023

Median Home Value

$244,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,578

2023

Median Age

39.2

Unemployment

4.4%

Cost of Living Index

138.4

100 = national avg

Wheeling is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 38,495 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Wheeling is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Wheeling is $83,251, and the median home value is $244,600. The cost of living index is 138.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,578 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 39.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

38,495

Male

19,046

49.5%

Female

19,449

50.5%

Median Age

39.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.4%

High School or Higher

46.3%

Foreign Born

44.9%

Veterans

1.8%

Married

44.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.556

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

52.0%

Foreign Born

44.9%

White
52.0%
Black
2.3%
Asian
16.0%
Native American
1.5%
Two or More
8.7%
Other
19.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

32.0%

12,307 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

68.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
10,250 (83.3%)
Puerto Rican
331 (2.7%)
Cuban
15 (0.1%)
Dominican
54 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
266 (2.2%)
Guatemalan
86 (0.7%)
Colombian
40 (0.3%)
Honduran
265 (2.2%)
Ecuadorian
188 (1.5%)
Peruvian
188 (1.5%)
Other Hispanic
623 (5.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,496 (40.4%)
Chinese
450 (7.3%)
Filipino
1,485 (24.1%)
Vietnamese
49 (0.8%)
Korean
1,268 (20.5%)
Japanese
39 (0.6%)
Cambodian
37 (0.6%)
Thai
31 (0.5%)
Laotian
19 (0.3%)
Taiwanese
5 (0.1%)
Other Asian
293 (4.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
587 (100.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,397

English Only

37.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

10,643 speakers

Limited English

28.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
10,643 (29.2%)
Slavic Languages
6,131 (16.8%)
Other Indo-European
1,847 (5.1%)
Other Asian
1,278 (3.5%)
Korean
1,010 (2.8%)
Tagalog
708 (1.9%)
Chinese
589 (1.6%)
Other Languages
344 (0.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
167 (0.5%)
Arabic
109 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

71.7%

Limited English Proficiency

28.3%

Spanish
44.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
53.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
37.3% limited English
Other Asian
48.0% limited English
Korean
47.3% limited English
Tagalog
20.6% limited English
Chinese
23.1% limited English
Other Languages
34.6% limited English
Arabic
54.1% limited English
German
23.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

689

1.8% of population

Disability Rate

22.2%

153 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$54,866

Unemployment Rate

0.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
44.3%
Vietnam
20.3%
Korea
2.2%
World War II
3.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
15.8%
35-54
36.3%
55-64
12.8%
65-74
17.3%
75+
17.9%

Male Veterans

664

96.4%

Female Veterans

25

3.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$54,866

Non-Veteran Income

$42,126

Difference

$12,740

30.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

153

Without Disability

536

Disability Rate

22.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

17,397

#1 Ancestry

German

7.5% (2,891)

#2 Ancestry

Polish

6.4% (2,459)

#3 Ancestry

Russian

5.0% (1,907)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
7.5%
Polish
6.4%
Russian
5.0%
Ukrainian
4.6%
Irish
4.0%
Italian
3.3%
American
3.3%
English
2.2%
Sub-Saharan African
1.0%
Greek
1.0%
Swedish
0.9%
Norwegian
0.9%
Arab
0.7%
European
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
French
0.5%
Lithuanian
0.4%
Austrian
0.4%
West Indian
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,296

Family Households

9,605

62.8%

Married Couples

7,093

46.4%

Non-Family Households

5,691

37.2%

Single Mother Households

1,686

11.0%

Single Father Households

826

5.4%

Living Alone

4,718

30.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,870

In Married Couple

5,594

81.4%

With Single Mother

835

12.2%

With Single Father

441

6.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$95,471

Married Couple Income

$108,867

Single Mother Income

$62,532

Single Father Income

$81,111

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,136

Grandparents Responsible

50

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$83,251

+14% vs national

Per Capita Income

$41,463

+12% vs national

Poverty Rate

8.7%

-36% vs national

Gini Index

0.4153

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.4%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.3%

of households

How Wheeling Compares

Wheeling vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Wheeling is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Wheeling. The median household income here is $83,251.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.7%
$25-50K
16.3%
$50-75K
16.6%
$75-100K
16.9%
$100-150K
19.9%
$150-200K
9.3%
$200K+
10.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

-22% vs IL avg

Labor Force

22,725

Employed

21,671

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

46.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.2

Work from Home

11.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

138.4

100 = national avg

+38.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$60,892

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$143,927

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
171.0
Food
113.6
Transportation
127.3
Healthcare
110.9
Utilities
122.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Wheeling, IL is $83,251, which is 13.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,463. The poverty rate of 8.7% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4153, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 22,725. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 138.4, which is 38.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 171.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,892 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$300,750

Median List Price

$299,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$212

Days on Market

77

Active Inventory

70

Months of Supply

5.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$295,565

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,978

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

16.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

35.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
16.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
35.3%
Listings with Price Drops
17.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 12.4%List Price ↑ 9.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

12

New Listings

34

Pending Sales

34

Homes Sold ↓ 57.1%New Listings ↓ 27.7%Pending ↓ 30.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$212

Median List $/SF

$235

Sale $/SF ↑ 2.4%List $/SF ↑ 17.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Wheeling vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Wheeling is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$244,600

Median Rent

$1,578

Total Housing Units

16,055

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Owner Occupied

61.4%

Renter Occupied

38.6%

Median Property Tax

$5,838

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,497

Housing Types

Single Family
43.3%
Multi-Family
54.3%
Mobile Home
2.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,838

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.39%

of home value

Median Home Value

$244,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,915

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,838) by the median home value ($244,600). In Wheeling, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.39%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Wheeling, IL is $300,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 77 days on the market. 16.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $212. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,978/month. About 61.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 16,055 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,838. The effective tax rate is 2.39%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.64

per 1,000 residents

-75% vs national

Property Crime Rate

9.07

per 1,000 residents

-47% vs national

Total Crimes

362

2024

Violent Clearance

29%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

-42.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Wheeling Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Wheeling vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Wheeling is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 50.9%Property ↓ 15.5%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Wheeling police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent110.309.1%
RobberyViolent40.1150.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent70.1942.9%
BurglaryProperty812.174.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty2185.855.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty391.057.7%

Wheeling, IL reported 24 violent crimes and 338 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.64 per 1,000 residents is 75.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 29% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 218 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 85.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024243380.649.07
2023423621.139.70
2022643641.699.63
2021193860.499.88
2020283460.728.93
2019294180.7410.71
2018273290.708.50
2017383380.998.80
2016474171.2310.93
2015504091.3110.74

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

78.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$25.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $883.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’FloodSep 2024β€”$148K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodNov 2023β€”$186K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 2023β€”$618K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$11.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’FloodMay 2013$48K$5.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$571K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$7.0M
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kβ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow β†’SnowMar 2008$87Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3M$26K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding β†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kβ€”
Flooding β†’FloodMay 2001$2Kβ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms β†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mβ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 β†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 1997β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJul 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJul 1993β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Wheeling has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $25,324,682 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.4%

8.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.2%

5.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.3%

Arthritis

21.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.2%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

25.6%

Mobility

11.5%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Wheeling has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Chicago Behavioral Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Chicago Behavioral Hospital5.5 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Northwest Community Hospital 15.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital7.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 18.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

39,725

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
WHEELING39,7250

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

70.4%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

3.9%

+334% vs national

Work From Home

11.4%

+23% vs national

Carpool

11.8%

Walk / Bike

1.0%

combined

How Wheeling's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202325000
202111001
202046010
201911010
201822000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Wheeling, IL covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.4% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 3.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.8% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.0%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

15,296

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.0%
Cellular Data Plan
89.5%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.9%

of households

Tablet

69.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.9%
Tablet
69.4%
Smartphone Only
7.8%
No Computer
3.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9Β’

per kWh

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8Β’

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8Β’

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Wheeling vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

39,725

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WHEELINGCommunityPurchased surface water39,7250

92.4% of households in Wheeling have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 7.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 39,725 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Wheeling is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Wheeling.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

92

Total Assets

$237.7M

Total Income

$185.7M

Per 10K Residents

23.9

nonprofits

-66.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

10

Median Assets

$328K

Oldest Active

1935

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
17
Religion
17
Arts & Culture
9
Human Services
9
Recreation & Sports
4
Animal-Related
3
Philanthropy
3
Health Care
2
Crime & Legal
2
Civil Rights
2
Mental Health
1
Medical Research
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Public Safety
1
Public Benefit
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
98.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $233.3M of $237.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Wheeling

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITYEducation$164.9M$146.4M1935
CENTER FOR SENIORSHuman Services$32.4M$7.0M1993
GREEK AMERICAN REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTRE INCβ€”$11.3M$19.5M1986
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER OF CHICAGOArts & Culture$7.3M$1.8M2005
INTERNATIONAL SWAMINARAYAN SATSANG ORGANIZATION I S S O OF CHICAGOβ€”$6.0M$768K1984
NATIONAL CUED SPEECH ASSOCIATION INCEducation$4.1M$1.4M1989
HEARTLAND ANIMAL SHELTER NFPAnimal-Related$2.3M$1.3M2003
DHARMA DRUM MOUNTAIN BUDDHISTReligion$2.0M$24K2003
NORTHFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHReligion$1.6M$400K2025
GREEK AMERICAN HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATIONHealth Care$1.4M$794K2020
GENNFLEX AUTOMATION CLUB INCEducation$847K$249K2022
ELIJAH FOUNDATIONHuman Services$765K$323K2002
BUSINESS AND CAREER SERVICES INCORPORATEDEducation$662K$2.6M2005
HIPPOCRATIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$567K$1.8M2015
US BOARD ON BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INCβ€”$328K$44K1979
KOREAN AMERICAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGOβ€”$299K$166K1991
SELWAY FOUNDATIONβ€”$274K$323K1959
FRIENDS OF ANN KILEY CENTERUnknown$172K$15K1975
STROK-MICHALS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$138K$6K2015
TREND HOLDINGS INC FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$104K$18K2001
ROTARY CLUB OF WHEELING ILLINOIS- GRANT FUNDEducation$67K$51K1997
CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL CENTER CAMPANELLAEducation$54K$158K2009
COMPASSIONATE LOVE DAY CARE INCHuman Services$36K$270K2020
WHEELING INSTRUMENTAL LEAGUE OF WHEELING HIGH SCHOOLArts & Culture$29K$52K1972
BOOTH TARKINGTON PTO NFPEducation$27K$23K2017
SPIRITUAL UNITED NATIONSHuman Services$24K$65K2011
MAGURA CULTURAL CENTER NFPEducation$16K$126K2019
FERAL FELINE PROJECT INCAnimal-Related$6K$86K2007
SAVE UKRAINE NOW NFP CORPPublic Benefit$126$8K2022

Wheeling, IL has 92 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $237.7M. The most common category is Education, with 17 organizations. 10 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 23.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1935.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

394

Total Approved

$159.5M

Jobs Supported

3,824

Per 10K Residents

102.4

SBA loans

-12.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

91

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

47 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)81% of all loans

Loans

321

Total Amount

$109.1M

Avg Loan

$339,902

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$81.0M(74%)

Jobs Supported

2,793

50419% of all loans

Loans

73

Total Amount

$50.4M

Avg Loan

$690,027

Median Loan

$550,000

7(a) β€” 81%504 β€” 19%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

83

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$58.8M

37% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$708,649

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction49 loans
NAICS 23
$11.0M
Wholesale Trade40 loans
NAICS 42
$18.1M
Other Services38 loans
NAICS 81
$15.5M
Accommodation & Food Services38 loans
NAICS 72
$15.4M
Manufacturing34 loans
NAICS 33
$22.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Access Online Inc.β€Žβ€Žβ€Žβ€Ž5$8.3M
Sterling Brands Llc3$5.3M
Worsham College of Mortuary Science Inc.1$5.0M
H2o Express Car Wash Inc.1$4.6M
Northern Illinois Flight Center. Inc2$3.7M
Unidex Group Inc.7$3.7M
Childrens Land at Lincolnshire Inc1$3.5M
Jackssubs Inc.1$3.2M
Ajss Enterprises Llc2$3.1M
Micro Measurement Laboratories Holdings Llc1$3.0M

Wheeling, IL has received 394 SBA loans totaling $159.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 321 loans (81% of the total), supporting 2,793 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 73 loans totaling $50.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Wheeling is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 47 loans. That works out to 102.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

29

Total Population

827,929

Avg Median Income

$134,215

Avg Home Value

$511,424

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6000451,884$124,962$415,100$1,70311.1
6000529,022$100,304$376,200$1,6216.6
6000732,485$95,240$334,800$1,57418.1
6000822,949$96,213$295,000$1,5615.1
6001527,720$186,786$602,700$2,28413.6
6001660,520$84,044$300,700$1,40612.1
600228,415$250,001$1,345,200$2,0973.8
6002540,877$119,639$512,400$1,70510.5
6002614,499$157,712$663,100$1,9834.1
60029548$238,098$957,600N/A0.5
6003530,236$161,811$594,600$1,90312.7
600405,243$101,862$454,500$1,8000.8
6004520,957$225,551$899,200$2,32121.3
6004744,100$173,043$510,000$1,81734.9
6005324,687$106,078$377,000$2,2105.1
6005655,989$104,168$376,300$1,45610.9
6006127,883$121,588$390,300$1,8628.4
6006241,667$142,759$625,800$1,92118.9
6006738,118$121,572$427,900$1,52113.0
6006839,227$138,201$539,700$1,5117.3
600698,728$157,366$569,900$2,6825.9
6007015,549$91,210$343,100$1,3914.0
6007436,296$81,911$307,800$1,4297.1
6008942,781$129,932$393,000$2,0429.8
6009038,340$83,449$243,500$1,5789.0
6009320,156$230,777$1,073,700$1,8408.4
6017313,892$99,975$311,200$1,7866.4
601954,698$89,116$239,900$1,7281.7
6071430,463$78,868$351,100$1,2476.3

Wheeling, IL has 29 ZIP codes with a combined population of 827,929. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $134,215. The average median home value is $511,424. The average median monthly rent is -$22,986,782.

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