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Dekalb, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60115

DeKalb County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

46,272
221/sq mi
$47,043
Median income
$208,600
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dekalb pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
221
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dekalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, with 46,272 residents across 209.1 square miles, a density of 221 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60115 reports a modest median household income of $47,043 (41% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,770. Poverty here runs at 25.2%, with unemployment measured at 9.9%. Median home value sits at $208,600 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,018 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 60115 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 60115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dekalb, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60115.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 60115, Dekalb, 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

46,272

Population

209.1

Area (sq mi)

221

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60115?

26.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 13.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

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?

$47,043

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$27,770

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60115 ranks nationally

Dekalb, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,043 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,525

Total Housing Units

17,262

Occupied Units

1,263

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$208,600

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,018

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60115 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 111
2021 +11.6% 124
2022 +12.1% 139
2023 +14.4% 159
2024 +3.2% 164

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 726 business establishments in ZIP 60115, employing approximately 14,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $686,251,000.

726

Businesses

14,124

Employees

$686.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 130 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 91 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 71 9.8%
Construction 54 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 6.8%
Finance and insurance 38 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 4.3%
Manufacturing 28 3.9%
Wholesale trade 22 3.0%
Information 22 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.1%
Educational services 10 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60115 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60112 Cortland, IL 4,560 3.7 mi
60556 Waterman, IL 2,007 9.6 mi
60150 Malta, IL 1,794 7.1 mi
60111 Clare, IL 258 8.3 mi
60178 Sycamore, IL 21,840 8.5 mi
60520 Hinckley, IL 2,886 9.6 mi
60550 Shabbona, IL 1,440 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60178 standard
Sycamore, IL
Pop: 21,840
60548 standard
Sandwich, IL
Pop: 12,218
60135 standard
Genoa, IL
Pop: 7,248
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60520 standard
Hinckley, IL
Pop: 2,886
60146 standard
Kirkland, IL
Pop: 2,713

Related Areas

DeKalb County Dekalb, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60115 in? ▼
ZIP code 60115 (Dekalb) 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 60115? ▼
ZIP code 60115 in Dekalb, IL has a population of 46,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60115? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60115 is $47,043, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60115? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60115 is $208,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60115? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60115 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60115? ▼
ZIP code 60115 has 726 business establishments employing approximately 14,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60115? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60115 are: Retail trade (130), Accommodation and food services (91), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60115? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60115 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 60115? ▼
In ZIP code 60115, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 60115? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60115 is 23.6 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 60115? ▼
In ZIP code 60115, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60115? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60115 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.