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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
$126,144
Median income
$340,000
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,261. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $340,000 (77% above the state average) with median rent at $1,634 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60177 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 60177

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Elgin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60177.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60177?

39.0

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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

$52,261

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60177 ranks nationally

South Elgin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,144 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,911

Total Housing Units

8,868

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$340,000

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60177 ranks #8 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 60177 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 60177 ranks #6 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
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

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 South Elgin, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.