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Newark, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60541

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

3,148
14/sq mi
$118,100
Median income
$314,300
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60541 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60541 covers 218.6 square miles in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,148 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60541 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,100 (48% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,880. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $314,300 for a typical home value (64% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,344 a month; 84.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kendall County, letting you compare 60541 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60541

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60541.

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 60541, Newark, 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

3,148

Population

218.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60541?

39.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
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?

$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

How ZIP 60541 ranks nationally

Newark, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,100 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60541 vs 60536 →

ZIP 60541 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 60541 ranks #4 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 60541 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 60541 ranks the highest of 6 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
60536 Millbrook, IL 126 5.7 mi
60537 Millington, IL 665 5.1 mi
60560 Yorkville, IL 22,415 8.0 mi
60450 Morris, IL 20,332 11.2 mi
60548 Sandwich, IL 12,218 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kendall County

60543 standard
Oswego, IL
Pop: 36,156
60538 standard
Montgomery, IL
Pop: 26,619
60560 standard
Yorkville, IL
Pop: 22,415
60545 standard
Plano, IL
Pop: 12,940
60512 standard
Bristol, IL
Pop: 1,111
60536 standard
Millbrook, IL
Pop: 126

Related Areas

Kendall County Newark, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60541 in? ▼
ZIP code 60541 (Newark) 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 60541? ▼
ZIP code 60541 in Newark, IL has a population of 3,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60541? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60541 is $118,100, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60541? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60541 is $314,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60541? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60541 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60541? ▼
ZIP code 60541 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60541? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60541 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60541? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60541 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 60541? ▼
In ZIP code 60541, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 60541? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60541 is 28.7 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 60541? ▼
In ZIP code 60541, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60541? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60541 is 3.1% 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.