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Kingston, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60145

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

2,627
28/sq mi
$108,477
Median income
$268,300
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60145 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60145 covers 92.8 square miles in Kingston, DeKalb County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,627 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60145 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,477 (35% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,091. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.6%. The typical home here is valued at $268,300 (40% above the state average); renters pay a median of $975 monthly, and 88.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 60145 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeKalb County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60145

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60145.

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 60145, Kingston, 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

2,627

Population

92.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60145?

36.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$108,477

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$43,091

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60145 ranks nationally

Kingston, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,477 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

922

Total Housing Units

900

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$268,300

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1975

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

157

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+57%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60145 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 118
2021 +12.9% 133
2022 +14.0% 152
2023 +4.0% 158
2024 -0.9% 157

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 60145, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,381,000.

38

Businesses

177

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 47.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.5%
Manufacturing 3 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.9%

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 60145 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 60145 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 60145 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 60145 ranks the highest of 5 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
60146 Kirkland, IL 2,713 5.4 mi
60135 Genoa, IL 7,248 5.2 mi
60111 Clare, IL 258 6.5 mi
60178 Sycamore, IL 21,840 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60115 standard
Dekalb, IL
Pop: 46,272
60178 standard
Sycamore, IL
Pop: 21,840
60548 standard
Sandwich, IL
Pop: 12,218
60135 standard
Genoa, IL
Pop: 7,248
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60520 standard
Hinckley, IL
Pop: 2,886

Related Areas

DeKalb County Kingston, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60145 in? ▼
ZIP code 60145 (Kingston) 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 60145? ▼
ZIP code 60145 in Kingston, IL has a population of 2,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60145? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60145 is $108,477, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60145? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60145 is $268,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60145? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60145 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60145? ▼
ZIP code 60145 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60145? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60145 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60145? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60145 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. 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 60145? ▼
In ZIP code 60145, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 60145? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60145 is 34.7 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 60145? ▼
In ZIP code 60145, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60145? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60145 is 4.2% 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.