South Elgin, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60177
Kane County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,659
- 1,024/sq mi High-density area
- $126,144
- Median income Above-median income area
- $340,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Elgin pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,024
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60177 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 60177 (South Elgin, IL) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.6 in 2023 to 193.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60177 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, with 22,659 residents across 22.1 square miles, a density of 1,024 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60177 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,144 (58% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,261. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $340,000 (77% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,634.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kane County, so 60177 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 60177
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Elgin, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60177.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 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 60177, South Elgin, 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
22,659
Population
22.1
Area (sq mi)
1,024
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60177?
39.0
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
16.6%
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?
$126,144
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$52,261
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60177 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
South Elgin, 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)
$126,144 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
8,911housing units
8,911
Total Housing Units
8,868
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,000
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$1,634
Median Rent
1997
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60177 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 132 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 145 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 164 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 183 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 193 |
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 621 business establishments in ZIP 60177, employing approximately 8,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,122,000.
621
Businesses
8,289
Employees
$394.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 60177 vs 60123 →
ZIP 60177 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60120
Elgin (60120)
50,955 residents
- 60123
Elgin (60123)
47,405 residents
- 60103
Bartlett (60103)
41,928 residents
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
30,752 residents
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
28,897 residents
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
28,565 residents
- 60175
Saint Charles (60175)
25,564 residents
- 60177
South Elgin (60177)
22,659 residents
- 60124 18,935
Elgin (60124)
18,935 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60177 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60177 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60175
Saint Charles (60175)
$181,352 median income
- 60184
Wayne (60184)
$163,750 median income
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
$152,727 median income
- 60124
Elgin (60124)
$139,982 median income
- 60103
Bartlett (60103)
$133,793 median income
- 60177
South Elgin (60177)
$126,144 median income
- 60510
Batavia (60510)
$121,622 median income
- 60118
Dundee (60118)
$106,912 median income
- 60174
Saint Charles (60174)
$104,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60177 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60123 | Elgin, IL | 47,405 | 3.5 mi |
| 60174 | Saint Charles, IL | 30,752 | 4.4 mi |
| 60184 | Wayne, IL | 2,448 | 3.9 mi |
| 60103 | Bartlett, IL | 41,928 | 5.4 mi |
| 60120 | Elgin, IL | 50,955 | 4.8 mi |
| 60118 | Dundee, IL | 15,851 | 8.1 mi |
| 60124 | Elgin, IL | 18,935 | 5.1 mi |
| 60175 | Saint Charles, IL | 25,564 | 5.1 mi |
| 60134 | Geneva, IL | 28,565 | 7.9 mi |
| 60510 | Batavia, IL | 28,897 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60177, 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 (22,659 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 60177 in?
ZIP code 60177 (South Elgin) 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 60177?
ZIP code 60177 in South Elgin, IL has a population of 22,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60177?
The median household income in ZIP 60177 is $126,144, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60177?
The median home value in ZIP 60177 is $340,000, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60177?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60177 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60177?
ZIP code 60177 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 8,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60177?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60177 are: Construction (84), Retail trade (71), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60177?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60177 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 60177?
In ZIP code 60177, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 60177?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60177 is 28.2 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 60177?
In ZIP code 60177, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60177?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60177 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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