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Plano, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60545

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

12,940
132/sq mi
$86,756
Median income
$241,500
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60545 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plano, Kendall County, Illinois, home to 12,940 residents across 98.0 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60545 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,756 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,275. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $241,500 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,667 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kendall County, letting you compare 60545 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 60545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plano, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60545.

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 60545, Plano, 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

12,940

Population

98.0

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60545?

32.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 59.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%

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?

$86,756

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$35,275

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60545 ranks nationally

Plano, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,756 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,095

Total Housing Units

4,926

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$241,500

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,667

Median Rent

2001

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60545 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 127
2021 +13.1% 143
2022 +11.5% 160
2023 +11.5% 178
2024 +5.6% 188

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 60545, employing approximately 3,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,722,000.

257

Businesses

3,576

Employees

$161.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 12.4%
Retail trade 28 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 28 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.9%
Construction 27 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 15 5.8%
Manufacturing 14 5.5%
Information 9 3.5%
Finance and insurance 9 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 60545 vs 60536 →

ZIP 60545 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 60545 ranks #2 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 60545 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 60545 ranks #7 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
60536 Millbrook, IL 126 5.6 mi
60511 Big Rock, IL 1,793 5.7 mi
60512 Bristol, IL 1,111 5.3 mi
60548 Sandwich, IL 12,218 5.5 mi
60560 Yorkville, IL 22,415 7.3 mi
60554 Sugar Grove, IL 11,796 8.0 mi
60537 Millington, IL 665 8.7 mi
60520 Hinckley, IL 2,886 9.6 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
60541 standard
Newark, IL
Pop: 3,148
60512 standard
Bristol, IL
Pop: 1,111
60536 standard
Millbrook, IL
Pop: 126

Related Areas

Kendall County Plano, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60545 in? ▼
ZIP code 60545 (Plano) 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 60545? ▼
ZIP code 60545 in Plano, IL has a population of 12,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60545? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60545 is $86,756, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60545? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60545 is $241,500, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60545? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60545 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60545? ▼
ZIP code 60545 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 3,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60545? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60545 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (28), Transportation and warehousing (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60545? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60545 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 60545? ▼
In ZIP code 60545, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 60545? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60545 is 27.5 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 60545? ▼
In ZIP code 60545, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60545? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60545 is 11.2% 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.