PlainZIP

Dundee, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60118

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

15,851
304/sq mi
$106,912
Median income
$357,900
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dundee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
304
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dundee, Kane County, Illinois, home to 15,851 residents across 52.1 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,912 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $61,249. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $357,900 (86% above the state average), median rent at $1,587 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60118, plus 6 more within Kane County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dundee, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60118.

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 60118, Dundee, 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

15,851

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60118?

43.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$106,912

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$61,249

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60118 ranks nationally

Dundee, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,912 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,838

Total Housing Units

6,688

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$357,900

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$1,587

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60118 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 120
2021 +9.2% 131
2022 +16.7% 152
2023 +10.0% 168
2024 +4.4% 175

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 734 business establishments in ZIP 60118, employing approximately 8,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $489,205,000.

734

Businesses

8,101

Employees

$489.2M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 99 13.5%
Retail trade 82 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 67 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 7.2%
Wholesale trade 52 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 52 7.1%
Finance and insurance 40 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 36 4.9%
Manufacturing 31 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.0%
Information 11 1.5%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 60118 vs 60110 →

ZIP 60118 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 60118 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 60118 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 60118 ranks #8 of 9 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
60110 Carpentersville, IL 38,557 1.5 mi
60102 Algonquin, IL 32,193 4.0 mi
60123 Elgin, IL 47,405 4.6 mi
60136 Gilberts, IL 7,013 3.7 mi
60177 South Elgin, IL 22,659 8.1 mi
60156 Lake In The Hills, IL 28,987 6.2 mi
60120 Elgin, IL 50,955 6.0 mi
60014 Crystal Lake, IL 48,550 8.7 mi
60192 Hoffman Estates, IL 16,343 6.7 mi
60124 Elgin, IL 18,935 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60506 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 53,013
60120 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 50,955
60123 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 47,405
60110 standard
Carpentersville, IL
Pop: 38,557
60174 standard
Saint Charles, IL
Pop: 30,752

Related Areas

Kane County Dundee, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60118 in? ▼
ZIP code 60118 (Dundee) is located in Kane County, Illinois. Kane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kane-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60118? ▼
ZIP code 60118 in Dundee, IL has a population of 15,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60118 is $106,912, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60118 is $357,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60118 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60118? ▼
ZIP code 60118 has 734 business establishments employing approximately 8,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60118 are: Construction (99), Retail trade (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60118 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60118? ▼
In ZIP code 60118, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 60118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60118 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60118? ▼
In ZIP code 60118, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60118 is 5.2% 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.