Bristol, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60512
Kendall County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,111
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,895
- Median income Above-median income area
- $352,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bristol pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60512 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 60512 (Bristol, IL) rose +22.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.4 in 2023 to 211.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60512 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Kendall County, Illinois, home to just 1,111 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,895 (21% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,583. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $352,200 (84% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kendall County, so 60512 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 60512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60512.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 60512, Bristol, 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
1,111
Population
20.7
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60512?
53.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
13.8%
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?
$96,895
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$56,583
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 60512 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bristol, 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)
$96,895 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
492housing units
492
Total Housing Units
435
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,200
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
1975
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
+22.1%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60512 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 151 |
| 2022 | +27.5% | 193 |
| 2023 | -10.2% | 173 |
| 2024 | +22.1% | 212 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 60512, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,310,000.
39
Businesses
228
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 30.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
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 60512 vs 60554 →
ZIP 60512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60505
Aurora (60505)
76,573 residents
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
53,013 residents
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
36,156 residents
- 60538 26,619
Montgomery (60538)
26,619 residents
- 60560 22,415
Yorkville (60560)
22,415 residents
- 60542 17,099
North Aurora (60542)
17,099 residents
- 60545 12,940
Plano (60545)
12,940 residents
- 60554 11,796
Sugar Grove (60554)
11,796 residents
- 60511 1,793
Big Rock (60511)
1,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60512 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60511
Big Rock (60511)
$158,625 median income
- 60554
Sugar Grove (60554)
$122,734 median income
- 60543
Oswego (60543)
$119,371 median income
- 60536
Millbrook (60536)
$115,625 median income
- 60542
North Aurora (60542)
$114,831 median income
- 60560
Yorkville (60560)
$110,326 median income
- 60538
Montgomery (60538)
$97,131 median income
- 60512
Bristol (60512)
$96,895 median income
- 60545
Plano (60545)
$86,756 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60512 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60554 | Sugar Grove, IL | 11,796 | 5.2 mi |
| 60538 | Montgomery, IL | 26,619 | 4.4 mi |
| 60560 | Yorkville, IL | 22,415 | 6.5 mi |
| 60545 | Plano, IL | 12,940 | 5.3 mi |
| 60506 | Aurora, IL | 53,013 | 5.8 mi |
| 60543 | Oswego, IL | 36,156 | 6.5 mi |
| 60511 | Big Rock, IL | 1,793 | 7.2 mi |
| 60542 | North Aurora, IL | 17,099 | 8.7 mi |
| 60505 | Aurora, IL | 76,573 | 8.7 mi |
| 60536 | Millbrook, IL | 126 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60512, 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 (1,111 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 60512 in?
ZIP code 60512 (Bristol) is located in Kendall County, Illinois. Kendall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kendall-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60512?
ZIP code 60512 in Bristol, IL has a population of 1,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60512?
The median household income in ZIP 60512 is $96,895, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60512?
The median home value in ZIP 60512 is $352,200, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60512 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60512?
ZIP code 60512 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60512 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60512?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60512 increased by 22.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 60512?
In ZIP code 60512, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60512?
In ZIP code 60512, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60512 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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