Kirkland, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60146
DeKalb County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,713
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,032
- Median income Above-median income area
- $222,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kirkland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60146 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60146 (Kirkland, IL) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 131.1 in 2023 to 152.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60146 covers 139.1 square miles in Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,713 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,032 (10% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,382. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $222,000 (16% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,044.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 60146 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirkland, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60146.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60146, Kirkland, 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
2,713
Population
139.1
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60146?
41.1
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
2.9%
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?
$88,032
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,382
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60146 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Kirkland, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,032 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,002housing units
1,002
Total Housing Units
968
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1978
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
+16.1%
YoY Change (2024)
152
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+52%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60146 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +52% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 107 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 120 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 129 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 131 |
| 2024 | +16.1% | 152 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 60146, employing approximately 752 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,738,000.
37
Businesses
752
Employees
$58.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.1% |
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 60146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61008
Belvidere (61008)
34,311 residents
- 61016 4,837
Cherry Valley (61016)
4,837 residents
- 60146 2,713
Kirkland (60146)
2,713 residents
- 60145 2,627
Kingston (60145)
2,627 residents
- 61052 1,148
Monroe Center (61052)
1,148 residents
- 61049 585
Lindenwood (61049)
585 residents
- 60111 258
Clare (60111)
258 residents
- 60129 242
Esmond (60129)
242 residents
- 61112 86
Rockford (61112)
86 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60146 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60129
Esmond (60129)
$117,750 median income
- 60145
Kingston (60145)
$108,477 median income
- 61052
Monroe Center (61052)
$91,797 median income
- 61049
Lindenwood (61049)
$91,607 median income
- 60146
Kirkland (60146)
$88,032 median income
- 61016
Cherry Valley (61016)
$84,883 median income
- 60111
Clare (60111)
$84,583 median income
- 61008
Belvidere (61008)
$76,604 median income
- 61112 $40,563
Rockford (61112)
$40,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60146 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60146, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,713 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60146 in?
ZIP code 60146 (Kirkland) 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 60146?
ZIP code 60146 in Kirkland, IL has a population of 2,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60146?
The median household income in ZIP 60146 is $88,032, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60146?
The median home value in ZIP 60146 is $222,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60146 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60146?
ZIP code 60146 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60146 are: Manufacturing (5), Construction (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60146 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 52%. 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 60146?
In ZIP code 60146, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 60146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60146 is 33.5 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 60146?
In ZIP code 60146, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60146 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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