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Malta, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60150

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

1,794
13/sq mi
$86,719
Median income
$188,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malta pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60150 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60150 covers 139.1 square miles in Malta, DeKalb County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,794 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60150 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,719 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,686. Poverty here runs at 18.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $188,400 (2% below the state average), median rent at $1,104 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 60150 in local context, 8 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 60150

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malta, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60150.

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 60150, Malta, 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

1,794

Population

139.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60150?

33.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%

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?

$86,719

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$34,686

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60150 ranks nationally

Malta, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,719 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

644

Total Housing Units

591

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$188,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,104

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60150 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 116
2021 +13.8% 132
2022 +18.1% 155
2023 +1.9% 158
2024 +7.6% 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 25 business establishments in ZIP 60150, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,548,000.

25

Businesses

157

Employees

$6.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 16.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%

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 60150 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 60150 ranks #2 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 60150 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 60150 ranks #5 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
60113 Creston, IL 337 4.0 mi
60111 Clare, IL 258 6.5 mi
60115 Dekalb, IL 46,272 7.1 mi
60550 Shabbona, IL 1,440 10.1 mi
60129 Esmond, IL 242 7.8 mi
60530 Lee, IL 649 9.7 mi
60553 Steward, IL 782 9.8 mi
61049 Lindenwood, IL 585 10.3 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 Malta, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60150 in? ▼
ZIP code 60150 (Malta) 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 60150? ▼
ZIP code 60150 in Malta, IL has a population of 1,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60150? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60150 is $86,719, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60150? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60150 is $188,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60150? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60150 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60150? ▼
ZIP code 60150 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60150? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60150 are: Construction (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60150? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60150 increased by 7.6% 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 60150? ▼
In ZIP code 60150, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 60150? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60150 is 27.6 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 60150? ▼
In ZIP code 60150, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60150? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60150 is 18.1% 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.