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 High-density area
- $47,043
- Median income Below-median income area
- $208,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.1 in 2023 to 164.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,770. The poverty rate is 25.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $208,600 (9% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,018; 43.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 60115 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 60115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dekalb, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,525housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60115 vs 60112 →
ZIP 60115 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
- 60520 2,886
Hinckley (60520)
2,886 residents
- 60556 2,007
Waterman (60556)
2,007 residents
- 60150 1,794
Malta (60150)
1,794 residents
- 60550 1,440
Shabbona (60550)
1,440 residents
- 60111 258
Clare (60111)
258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60556
Waterman (60556)
$100,186 median income
- 60520
Hinckley (60520)
$98,958 median income
- 60178
Sycamore (60178)
$92,913 median income
- 60150
Malta (60150)
$86,719 median income
- 60111
Clare (60111)
$84,583 median income
- 60550
Shabbona (60550)
$81,574 median income
- 60112
Cortland (60112)
$72,831 median income
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
$47,043 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60115, 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 (46,272 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 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.
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