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Saint Charles, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60175

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

25,564
290/sq mi
$181,352
Median income
$519,700
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Charles pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
290
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60175 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60175 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, with 25,564 residents across 88.2 square miles, a density of 290 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60175 skews affluent, with a median household income of $181,352 (127% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $73,047. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $519,700 for a typical home value (171% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,919 a month; 95.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kane County, letting you compare 60175 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60175

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Charles, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60175.

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 60175, Saint Charles, 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

25,564

Population

88.2

Area (sq mi)

290

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60175?

43.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$181,352

Median Household Income

+127% vs state

$73,047

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60175 ranks nationally

Saint Charles, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$181,352 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,967

Total Housing Units

8,670

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$519,700

Median Home Value

+171% vs state

$2,919

Median Rent

1994

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60175 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 119
2021 +7.4% 128
2022 +16.0% 149
2023 +9.6% 163
2024 +10.1% 179

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 594 business establishments in ZIP 60175, employing approximately 3,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,604,000.

594

Businesses

3,153

Employees

$191.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 20.4%
Construction 85 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 77 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 45 7.6%
Wholesale trade 38 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 5.6%
Retail trade 32 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 5.2%
Finance and insurance 29 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.2%
Information 10 1.7%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.0%

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 60175 vs 60124 →

ZIP 60175 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 60175 ranks #5 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 60175 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 60175 ranks the highest 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
60124 Elgin, IL 18,935 5.5 mi
60174 Saint Charles, IL 30,752 4.9 mi
60134 Geneva, IL 28,565 5.4 mi
60177 South Elgin, IL 22,659 5.1 mi
60184 Wayne, IL 2,448 7.1 mi
60119 Elburn, IL 10,371 7.4 mi
60123 Elgin, IL 47,405 7.6 mi
60539 Mooseheart, IL 341 8.9 mi
60542 North Aurora, IL 17,099 9.7 mi
60510 Batavia, IL 28,897 8.5 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 Saint Charles, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60175 in? ▼
ZIP code 60175 (Saint Charles) 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 60175? ▼
ZIP code 60175 in Saint Charles, IL has a population of 25,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60175? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60175 is $181,352, which is 138% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60175? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60175 is $519,700, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60175? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60175 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60175? ▼
ZIP code 60175 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 3,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60175? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60175 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (121), Construction (85), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60175? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60175 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 60175? ▼
In ZIP code 60175, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 60175? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60175 is 33.6 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 60175? ▼
In ZIP code 60175, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60175? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60175 is 3.2% 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.