ZIP Code 60520
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Hinckley · DeKalb County · Illinois
- Population
- 2,886
- Median income
- $98,958
- Median home value
- $320,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.5%
- Land area
- 116.4 sq mi
25/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60520 in Hinckley, Illinois has a population of 2,886. The median household income is $98,958, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $320,500, 15% above the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.4 square miles in Hinckley, DeKalb County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,886 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 60520 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60520 sits at $98,958 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,020. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $320,500 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,340 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 60520 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 60520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60520.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 60520, Hinckley, 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
2,886
Population
116.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60520?
37.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.3%
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?
$98,958
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$41,020
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
1,169
Total Housing Units
1,123
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,500
Median Home Value
+67% vs state
$1,340
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60520 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 125 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 135 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 148 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 164 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 172 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 60520, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,627,000.
64
Businesses
391
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 28.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.7% |
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 60520 vs 60511 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60511 | Big Rock, IL | 1,793 | 5.5 mi |
| 60556 | Waterman, IL | 2,007 | 6.1 mi |
| 60548 | Sandwich, IL | 12,218 | 9.4 mi |
| 60552 | Somonauk, IL | 4,448 | 8.8 mi |
| 60112 | Cortland, IL | 4,560 | 9.9 mi |
| 60144 | Kaneville, IL | 58 | 8.0 mi |
| 60115 | Dekalb, IL | 46,272 | 9.6 mi |
| 60151 | Maple Park, IL | 4,061 | 10.4 mi |
| 60545 | Plano, IL | 12,940 | 9.6 mi |
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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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