ZIP Code 60178
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Sycamore · DeKalb County · Illinois
- Population
- 21,840
- Median income
- $92,913
- Median home value
- $279,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.8%
- Land area
- 179.6 sq mi
122/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Chicago
ZIP code 60178 in Sycamore, Illinois has a population of 21,840. The median household income is $92,913, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $279,500, 0% above the US average. 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60178 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.6 square miles in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. The area is home to 21,840 residents, producing a population density of 122 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60178 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60178 sits at $92,913 (16% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,128. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $279,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60178 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 60178 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60178
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60178.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60178, Sycamore, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,840
Population
179.6
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60178?
37.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.3%
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?
$92,913
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$46,128
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,162
Total Housing Units
8,735
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,500
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,166
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60178 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 127 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 139 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 160 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 171 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 185 |
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 575 business establishments in ZIP 60178, employing approximately 8,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,944,000.
575
Businesses
8,908
Employees
$456.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 62 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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