Earlville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60518

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

3,580
10/sq mi
$69,980
Median income
$165,500
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Earlville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60518 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 347.6 square miles in Earlville, LaSalle County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,580 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 60518 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60518 sits at $69,980 (13% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,210. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $165,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,003 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60518 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaSalle County, so you can benchmark 60518 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 60518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60518.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60518, Earlville, 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

3,580

Population

347.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60518?

41.9

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$69,980

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$34,210

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60518 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,980 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,519

Total Housing Units

1,465

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$165,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,003

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.7%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60518 have increased 20.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 118
2021 +14.4% 135
2022 135
2023 +16.4% 157
2024 +20.7% 189

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 60518, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,899,000.

39

Businesses

210

Employees

$9.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 23.1%
Retail trade 6 15.4%
Construction 5 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 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

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ZIP 60518 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 60518 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60518 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 60518 ranks #2 of 3 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
60531 Leland, IL 1,902 6.9 mi
61353 Paw Paw, IL 1,333 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60518 in?
ZIP code 60518 (Earlville) is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. LaSalle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lasalle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60518?
ZIP code 60518 in Earlville, IL has a population of 3,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60518?
The median household income in ZIP 60518 is $69,980, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60518?
The median home value in ZIP 60518 is $165,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60518?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60518 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60518?
ZIP code 60518 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60518?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60518 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60518?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60518 increased by 20.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 60518?
In ZIP code 60518, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 60518?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60518 is 35.6 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 60518?
In ZIP code 60518, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60518?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60518 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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