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Sugar Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60554

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

11,796
128/sq mi
$122,734
Median income
$386,400
Median home value
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sugar Grove pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
128
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sugar Grove, Kane County, Illinois, home to 11,796 residents across 92.4 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60554 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,734 (53% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $58,448. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $386,400 (101% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,486 monthly, and 91.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kane County, so you can benchmark 60554 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 60554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sugar Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60554.

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 60554, Sugar Grove, 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

11,796

Population

92.4

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60554?

45.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$122,734

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$58,448

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60554 ranks nationally

Sugar Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,734 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,728

Total Housing Units

4,573

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$386,400

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$1,486

Median Rent

1999

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60554 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 124
2021 +7.6% 134
2022 +14.9% 154
2023 +16.5% 179
2024 -0.6% 178

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 258 business establishments in ZIP 60554, employing approximately 2,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,480,000.

258

Businesses

2,179

Employees

$137.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 15.5%
Construction 29 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 8.9%
Retail trade 22 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.0%
Manufacturing 17 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 6.6%
Wholesale trade 16 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.2%
Finance and insurance 15 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.5%
Educational services 4 1.6%
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 60554 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 60554 ranks #6 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 60554 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 60554 ranks #4 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
60512 Bristol, IL 1,111 5.2 mi
60506 Aurora, IL 53,013 4.8 mi
60119 Elburn, IL 10,371 5.9 mi
60511 Big Rock, IL 1,793 5.3 mi
60144 Kaneville, IL 58 5.3 mi
60542 North Aurora, IL 17,099 5.9 mi
60538 Montgomery, IL 26,619 6.3 mi
60539 Mooseheart, IL 341 7.2 mi
60545 Plano, IL 12,940 8.0 mi
60134 Geneva, IL 28,565 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kane County

60505 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 76,573
60506 standard
Aurora, IL
Pop: 53,013
60120 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 50,955
60123 standard
Elgin, IL
Pop: 47,405
60110 standard
Carpentersville, IL
Pop: 38,557
60174 standard
Saint Charles, IL
Pop: 30,752

Related Areas

Kane County Sugar Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60554 in? ▼
ZIP code 60554 (Sugar Grove) is located in Kane County, Illinois. Kane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kane-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60554? ▼
ZIP code 60554 in Sugar Grove, IL has a population of 11,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60554 is $122,734, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60554 is $386,400, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60554 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60554? ▼
ZIP code 60554 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 2,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60554 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60554 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 60554? ▼
In ZIP code 60554, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 60554? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60554 is 32.6 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 60554? ▼
In ZIP code 60554, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60554 is 4.2% 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.