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 High-density area
- $92,913
- Median income Above-median income area
- $279,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.4 in 2023 to 185.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,128. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $279,500 (46% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,166.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 60178 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 60178
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sycamore, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$46,128
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60178 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Sycamore, 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)
$92,913 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
9,162housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 60178 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
46,272 residents
- 60178
Sycamore (60178)
21,840 residents
- 60135 7,248
Genoa (60135)
7,248 residents
- 60112 4,560
Cortland (60112)
4,560 residents
- 60151 4,061
Maple Park (60151)
4,061 residents
- 60145 2,627
Kingston (60145)
2,627 residents
- 60109 560
Burlington (60109)
560 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60178 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60178 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60151
Maple Park (60151)
$117,450 median income
- 60145
Kingston (60145)
$108,477 median income
- 60135
Genoa (60135)
$98,033 median income
- 60178
Sycamore (60178)
$92,913 median income
- 60109
Burlington (60109)
$82,656 median income
- 60112
Cortland (60112)
$72,831 median income
- 60115
Dekalb (60115)
$47,043 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60178, 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 (21,840 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 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.
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