ZIP Code 60115
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Dekalb · DeKalb County · Illinois
- Population
- 46,272
- Median income
- $47,043
- Median home value
- $208,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.9%
- Land area
- 209.1 sq mi
221/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 26.4
Chicago
ZIP code 60115 in Dekalb, Illinois has a population of 46,272. The median household income is $47,043, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $208,600, 25% below the US average. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 209.1 square miles in Dekalb, DeKalb County, Illinois. The area is home to 46,272 residents, producing a population density of 221 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60115 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60115 sits at $47,043 (41% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,770. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $208,600 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 60115 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60115.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60115?
26.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
9.3%
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?
$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
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?
18,525
Total Housing Units
17,262
Occupied Units
1,263
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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