ZIP Code 60120
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Elgin · Kane County · Illinois
- Population
- 50,955
- Median income
- $82,449
- Median home value
- $242,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 43.1 sq mi
1,183/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
Chicago
ZIP code 60120 in Elgin, Illinois has a population of 50,955. The median household income is $82,449, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $242,300, 13% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.1 square miles in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. The area is home to 50,955 residents, producing a population density of 1,183 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 60120 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60120 sits at $82,449 (3% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,506. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $242,300 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,371 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60120 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 60120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60120.
- Construction
Construction
147 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
137 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 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 60120, Elgin, 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
50,955
Population
43.1
Area (sq mi)
1,183
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60120?
34.5
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
33.7%
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?
$82,449
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$31,506
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
17,154
Total Housing Units
16,676
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
+26% vs state
$1,371
Median Rent
1970
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60120 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 132 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 145 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 166 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 176 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 195 |
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 1,049 business establishments in ZIP 60120, employing approximately 11,430 people with a combined annual payroll of $654,242,000.
1,049
Businesses
11,430
Employees
$654.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 147 | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 137 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 117 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 60120 vs 60107 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60107 | Streamwood, IL | 39,927 | 3.2 mi |
| 60123 | Elgin, IL | 47,405 | 3.8 mi |
| 60103 | Bartlett, IL | 41,928 | 4.2 mi |
| 60192 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 16,343 | 4.0 mi |
| 60184 | Wayne, IL | 2,448 | 5.7 mi |
| 60177 | South Elgin, IL | 22,659 | 4.8 mi |
| 60194 | Schaumburg, IL | 19,777 | 6.5 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 6.6 mi |
| 60169 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 33,847 | 6.3 mi |
| 60118 | Dundee, IL | 15,851 | 6.0 mi |
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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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