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 High-density area
- $106,912
- Median income Above-median income area
- $357,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60118 (Dundee, IL) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.6 in 2023 to 175.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,249. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $357,900 (86% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,587.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kane County, so 60118 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 60118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dundee, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60118.
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60118?
43.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
10.9%
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?
$106,912
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$61,249
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60118 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dundee, 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)
$106,912 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
6,838housing units
6,838
Total Housing Units
6,688
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,900
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60120
Elgin (60120)
50,955 residents
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
48,550 residents
- 60123
Elgin (60123)
47,405 residents
- 60110
Carpentersville (60110)
38,557 residents
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
32,193 residents
- 60156
Lake In The Hills (60156)
28,987 residents
- 60177
South Elgin (60177)
22,659 residents
- 60124 18,935
Elgin (60124)
18,935 residents
- 60192 16,343
Hoffman Estates (60192)
16,343 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60118 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60192
Hoffman Estates (60192)
$153,495 median income
- 60136
Gilberts (60136)
$147,704 median income
- 60124
Elgin (60124)
$139,982 median income
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
$132,949 median income
- 60177
South Elgin (60177)
$126,144 median income
- 60156
Lake In The Hills (60156)
$117,151 median income
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
$109,016 median income
- 60118
Dundee (60118)
$106,912 median income
- 60110
Carpentersville (60110)
$87,906 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60118, 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 (15,851 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 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.
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