Cortland, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60112
DeKalb County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,560
- 476/sq mi High-density area
- $72,831
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cortland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 476
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60112 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60112 (Cortland, IL) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.1 in 2023 to 167.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60112 covers 9.6 square miles in Cortland, DeKalb County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,560 residents on file, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60112 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,831 (9% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,908. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $229,900 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,552.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 60112 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cortland, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60112.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60112, Cortland, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,560
Population
9.6
Area (sq mi)
476
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60112?
31.5
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,831
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,908
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60112 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Cortland, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,831 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,629housing units
1,629
Total Housing Units
1,599
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,900
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,552
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60112 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 116 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 123 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 140 |
| 2023 | +21.2% | 169 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 167 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 60112, employing approximately 947 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,241,000.
61
Businesses
947
Employees
$93.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 19.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 16.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60112 vs 60115 →
ZIP 60112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
46,272 residents
- 60178
Sycamore (60178)
21,840 residents
- 60112 4,560
Cortland (60112)
4,560 residents
- 60151 4,061
Maple Park (60151)
4,061 residents
- 60520 2,886
Hinckley (60520)
2,886 residents
- 60109 560
Burlington (60109)
560 residents
- 60111 258
Clare (60111)
258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60112 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60151
Maple Park (60151)
$117,450 median income
- 60520
Hinckley (60520)
$98,958 median income
- 60178
Sycamore (60178)
$92,913 median income
- 60111
Clare (60111)
$84,583 median income
- 60109
Burlington (60109)
$82,656 median income
- 60112
Cortland (60112)
$72,831 median income
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
$47,043 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60112 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60112, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,560 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60112 in?
ZIP code 60112 (Cortland) is located in DeKalb County, Illinois. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60112?
ZIP code 60112 in Cortland, IL has a population of 4,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60112?
The median household income in ZIP 60112 is $72,831, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60112?
The median home value in ZIP 60112 is $229,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60112 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60112?
ZIP code 60112 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60112 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60112 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60112?
In ZIP code 60112, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60112 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60112?
In ZIP code 60112, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60112 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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