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Sycamore, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60178

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

21,840
122/sq mi
$92,913
Median income
$279,500
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sycamore pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60178 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60178 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, with 21,840 residents across 179.6 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60178 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,913 (16% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,128. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. Housing costs here run $279,500 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,166 a month; 72.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 60178

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sycamore, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60178.

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 60178, Sycamore, 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

21,840

Population

179.6

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60178?

37.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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

How ZIP 60178 ranks nationally

Sycamore, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,913 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60178 vs 60112 →

ZIP 60178 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 60178 ranks #2 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 60178 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 60178 ranks #4 of 7 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
60112 Cortland, IL 4,560 5.8 mi
60135 Genoa, IL 7,248 7.3 mi
60109 Burlington, IL 560 7.0 mi
60115 Dekalb, IL 46,272 8.5 mi
60151 Maple Park, IL 4,061 8.2 mi
60145 Kingston, IL 2,627 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60115 standard
Dekalb, IL
Pop: 46,272
60548 standard
Sandwich, IL
Pop: 12,218
60135 standard
Genoa, IL
Pop: 7,248
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60520 standard
Hinckley, IL
Pop: 2,886
60146 standard
Kirkland, IL
Pop: 2,713

Related Areas

DeKalb County Sycamore, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60178 in? ▼
ZIP code 60178 (Sycamore) 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 60178? ▼
ZIP code 60178 in Sycamore, IL has a population of 21,840 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60178? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60178 is $92,913, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60178? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60178 is $279,500, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60178? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60178 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60178? ▼
ZIP code 60178 has 575 business establishments employing approximately 8,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60178? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60178 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Construction (62), Retail trade (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60178? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60178 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 60178? ▼
In ZIP code 60178, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 60178? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60178 is 26.6 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 60178? ▼
In ZIP code 60178, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60178? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60178 is 7.2% 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.