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Sandwich, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60548

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

12,218
117/sq mi
$82,957
Median income
$262,100
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60548 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois, home to 12,218 residents across 104.7 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60548 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,957 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,818. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $262,100 for a typical home value (37% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,045 a month; 82.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 60548 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 60548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandwich, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60548.

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 60548, Sandwich, 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

12,218

Population

104.7

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60548?

40.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$82,957

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$39,818

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60548 ranks nationally

Sandwich, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,957 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,842

Total Housing Units

4,548

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$262,100

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1985

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60548 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 128
2021 +10.3% 141
2022 +11.4% 157
2023 +11.0% 175
2024 +8.6% 190

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 244 business establishments in ZIP 60548, employing approximately 2,448 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,146,000.

244

Businesses

2,448

Employees

$117.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 14.3%
Retail trade 28 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.3%
Manufacturing 19 7.8%
Finance and insurance 13 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.7%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.0%
Information 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

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ZIP 60548 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 60548 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 60548 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 60548 ranks #9 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
60552 Somonauk, IL 4,448 3.5 mi
60537 Millington, IL 665 6.2 mi
60545 Plano, IL 12,940 5.5 mi
60536 Millbrook, IL 126 5.7 mi
60520 Hinckley, IL 2,886 9.4 mi
60551 Sheridan, IL 5,062 8.8 mi
60511 Big Rock, IL 1,793 8.6 mi
60541 Newark, IL 3,148 10.7 mi
60556 Waterman, IL 2,007 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

60115 standard
Dekalb, IL
Pop: 46,272
60178 standard
Sycamore, IL
Pop: 21,840
60135 standard
Genoa, IL
Pop: 7,248
60112 standard
Cortland, IL
Pop: 4,560
60520 standard
Hinckley, IL
Pop: 2,886
60146 standard
Kirkland, IL
Pop: 2,713

Related Areas

DeKalb County Sandwich, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60548 in? ▼
ZIP code 60548 (Sandwich) 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 60548? ▼
ZIP code 60548 in Sandwich, IL has a population of 12,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60548? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60548 is $82,957, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60548? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60548 is $262,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60548? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60548 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60548? ▼
ZIP code 60548 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 2,448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60548? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60548 are: Construction (37), Health care and social assistance (35), Retail trade (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60548? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60548 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 60548? ▼
In ZIP code 60548, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 60548? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60548 is 33.6 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 60548? ▼
In ZIP code 60548, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60548? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60548 is 7.2% 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.