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Hinckley, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60520

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

2,886
25/sq mi
$98,958
Median income
$320,500
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60520 covers 116.4 square miles in Hinckley, DeKalb County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,886 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60520 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,958 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,020. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 13.0% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 60520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hinckley, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60520.

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 60520, Hinckley, 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

2,886

Population

116.4

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60520?

37.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

How ZIP 60520 ranks nationally

Hinckley, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,958 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$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

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ZIP 60520 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 60520 ranks #7 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 60520 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 60520 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60115 standard
Dekalb, IL
Pop: 46,272
60178 standard
Sycamore, IL
Pop: 21,840
60548 standard
Sandwich, IL
Pop: 12,218
60135 standard
Genoa, IL
Pop: 7,248
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60146 standard
Kirkland, IL
Pop: 2,713

Related Areas

DeKalb County Hinckley, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60520 in? ▼
ZIP code 60520 (Hinckley) 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 60520? ▼
ZIP code 60520 in Hinckley, IL has a population of 2,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60520 is $98,958, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60520 is $320,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60520 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60520? ▼
ZIP code 60520 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60520 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60520 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60520? ▼
In ZIP code 60520, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 60520? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60520 is 29.0 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 60520? ▼
In ZIP code 60520, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60520 is 8.7% 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.