ZIP Code 60136
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Gilberts · Kane County · Illinois
- Population
- 7,013
- Median income
- $147,704
- Median home value
- $347,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.0%
- Land area
- 18.0 sq mi
389/sq mi
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60136 in Gilberts, Illinois has a population of 7,013. The median household income is $147,704, which is 94% above the national average. Median home value is $347,300, 25% above the US average. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.0 square miles in Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois. The area is home to 7,013 residents, producing a population density of 389 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 60136 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60136 sits at $147,704 (84% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,890. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $347,300 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $1,747 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60136 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 60136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60136.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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 60136, Gilberts, 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
7,013
Population
18.0
Area (sq mi)
389
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60136?
40.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
14.0%
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?
$147,704
Median Household Income
+84% vs state
$49,890
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 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?
3,087
Total Housing Units
2,870
Occupied Units
217
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,300
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$1,747
Median Rent
2005
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60136 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.2% | 128 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 137 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 157 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 176 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 185 |
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 185 business establishments in ZIP 60136, employing approximately 1,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,621,000.
185
Businesses
1,588
Employees
$107.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 21.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 60136 vs 60118 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60118 | Dundee, IL | 15,851 | 3.7 mi |
| 60124 | Elgin, IL | 18,935 | 5.5 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 4.9 mi |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills, IL | 28,987 | 6.2 mi |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 32,193 | 5.5 mi |
| 60123 | Elgin, IL | 47,405 | 5.6 mi |
| 60142 | Huntley, IL | 26,447 | 5.9 mi |
| 60140 | Hampshire, IL | 14,341 | 6.8 mi |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 48,550 | 9.2 mi |
| 60177 | South Elgin, IL | 22,659 | 8.7 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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