ZIP Code 60129

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Esmond · DeKalb County · Illinois

Population
242

6/sq mi

Median income
$117,750

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$187,500

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.4%

Median age 28.8

Land area
44.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60129 in Esmond, Illinois has a population of 242. The median household income is $117,750, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $187,500, 33% below the US average. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.0 square miles in Esmond, DeKalb County, Illinois. The area is home to 242 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 60129 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60129 sits at $117,750 (47% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,772. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $187,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $695 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 60129 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 →

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 60129, Esmond, 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

242

Population

44.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60129?

28.8

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%

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?

$117,750

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$50,772

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

89

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$187,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$695

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 60129, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,000.

6

Businesses

17

Employees

$446K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 60129 vs 61049 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61049 Lindenwood, IL 585 2.9 mi
60113 Creston, IL 337 6.5 mi
61052 Monroe Center, IL 1,148 6.3 mi
60111 Clare, IL 258 6.7 mi
60146 Kirkland, IL 2,713 6.3 mi
60150 Malta, IL 1,794 7.8 mi
61043 Holcomb, IL 131 7.9 mi
61068 Rochelle, IL 14,858 7.7 mi
61020 Davis Junction, IL 3,108 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60129 in?
ZIP code 60129 (Esmond) 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 60129?
ZIP code 60129 in Esmond, IL has a population of 242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60129?
The median household income in ZIP 60129 is $117,750, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60129?
The median home value in ZIP 60129 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60129 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60129?
ZIP code 60129 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60129?
In ZIP code 60129, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60129?
In ZIP code 60129, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60129 is 1.3% 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 Esmond, 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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