PlainZIP

Gilberts, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60136

Kane County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,013
389/sq mi
$147,704
Median income
$347,300
Median home value
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilberts pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60136 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilberts, Kane County, Illinois, home to 7,013 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 389 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60136 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,704 (84% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,890. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60136, plus 6 more within Kane County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 60136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilberts, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60136.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60136?

40.7

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

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?

$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

How ZIP 60136 ranks nationally

Gilberts, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$147,704 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$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

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ZIP 60136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60136 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60136 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60506 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 53,013
60120 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 50,955
60123 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 47,405
60110 standard
Carpentersville, IL
Pop: 38,557
60174 standard
Saint Charles, IL
Pop: 30,752

Related Areas

Kane County Gilberts, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60136 in? ▼
ZIP code 60136 (Gilberts) 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 60136? ▼
ZIP code 60136 in Gilberts, IL has a population of 7,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60136? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60136 is $147,704, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60136? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60136 is $347,300, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60136? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60136 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60136? ▼
ZIP code 60136 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60136? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60136 are: Construction (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Manufacturing (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60136? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60136 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 60136? ▼
In ZIP code 60136, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 60136? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60136 is 29.4 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 60136? ▼
In ZIP code 60136, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60136? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60136 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.