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Hampshire, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60140

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

14,341
68/sq mi
$111,241
Median income
$338,200
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampshire pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
68
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60140 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampshire, Kane County, Illinois, home to 14,341 residents across 212.5 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60140 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,241 (39% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $56,333. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $338,200 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,708 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60140 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampshire, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60140.

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 60140, Hampshire, 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

14,341

Population

212.5

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60140?

38.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 6.4%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$111,241

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$56,333

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60140 ranks nationally

Hampshire, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,241 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,569

Total Housing Units

7,537

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$338,200

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,708

Median Rent

2006

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60140 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 118
2021 +9.6% 130
2022 +14.9% 149
2023 +7.2% 160
2024 +6.1% 170

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 391 business establishments in ZIP 60140, employing approximately 4,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,854,000.

391

Businesses

4,105

Employees

$263.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 79 20.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 39 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 8.9%
Manufacturing 27 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 6.7%
Wholesale trade 25 6.4%
Retail trade 23 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.6%
Finance and insurance 11 2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Information 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 60140 vs 60109 →

ZIP 60140 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 60140 ranks #4 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 60140 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 60140 ranks #4 of 7 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
60109 Burlington, IL 560 2.8 mi
60136 Gilberts, IL 7,013 6.8 mi
60142 Huntley, IL 26,447 7.5 mi
60124 Elgin, IL 18,935 6.7 mi
60180 Union, IL 1,694 10.2 mi
60175 Saint Charles, IL 25,564 10.8 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 Hampshire, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60140 in? ▼
ZIP code 60140 (Hampshire) 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 60140? ▼
ZIP code 60140 in Hampshire, IL has a population of 14,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60140? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60140 is $111,241, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60140? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60140 is $338,200, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60140? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60140 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60140? ▼
ZIP code 60140 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 4,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60140? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60140 are: Construction (79), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (42), Transportation and warehousing (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60140? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60140 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 60140? ▼
In ZIP code 60140, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 60140? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60140 is 31.8 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 60140? ▼
In ZIP code 60140, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60140? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60140 is 4.0% 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.