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 Low-density area
- $86,719
- Median income Above-median income area
- $188,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60150 (Malta, IL) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.3 in 2023 to 170.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,686. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,400 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,104; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 60150 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 60150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malta, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60150.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60150?
33.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
7.6%
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?
$86,719
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,686
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60150 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Malta, 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)
$86,719 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
644housing units
644
Total Housing Units
591
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
46,272 residents
- 60150 1,794
Malta (60150)
1,794 residents
- 60550 1,440
Shabbona (60550)
1,440 residents
- 60553 782
Steward (60553)
782 residents
- 60530 649
Lee (60530)
649 residents
- 61049 585
Lindenwood (61049)
585 residents
- 60113 337
Creston (60113)
337 residents
- 60111 258
Clare (60111)
258 residents
- 60129 242
Esmond (60129)
242 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60150 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60150 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
- 60553
Steward (60553)
$109,375 median income
- 60530
Lee (60530)
$96,250 median income
- 61049
Lindenwood (61049)
$91,607 median income
- 60150
Malta (60150)
$86,719 median income
- 60111
Clare (60111)
$84,583 median income
- 60550
Shabbona (60550)
$81,574 median income
- 60113
Creston (60113)
$67,396 median income
- 60115 $47,043
Dekalb (60115)
$47,043 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60150, 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 (1,794 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 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.
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