ZIP Code 60118

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Dundee · Kane County · Illinois

Population
15,851

304/sq mi

Median income
$106,912

▲ 40% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$357,900

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.6%

Median age 43.5

Land area
52.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60118 in Dundee, Illinois has a population of 15,851. The median household income is $106,912, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $357,900, 29% above the US average. 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.1 square miles in Dundee, Kane County, Illinois. The area is home to 15,851 residents, producing a population density of 304 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 60118 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60118 sits at $106,912 (34% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $61,249. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $357,900 (86% above the state average) with median rent at $1,587 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60118 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 60118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,851

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Dundee, IL

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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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