ZIP Code 60541
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Newark · Kendall County · Illinois
- Population
- 3,148
- Median income
- $118,100
- Median home value
- $314,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 218.6 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Chicago
ZIP code 60541 in Newark, Illinois has a population of 3,148. The median household income is $118,100, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $314,300, 13% above the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.6 square miles in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,148 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 60541 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60541 sits at $118,100 (48% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,880. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $314,300 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,344 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kendall County, so you can benchmark 60541 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 60541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60541.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 60541, Newark, 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
3,148
Population
218.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60541?
39.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$118,100
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$42,880
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 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?
1,181
Total Housing Units
1,106
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,300
Median Home Value
+64% vs state
$1,344
Median Rent
1972
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60541 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 137 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 146 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 175 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 183 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 205 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 60541, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,358,000.
83
Businesses
367
Employees
$18.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Information | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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