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 High-density area
- $122,734
- Median income Above-median income area
- $386,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,448. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $386,400 (101% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 91.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,486.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kane County, so 60554 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60554?
45.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.3%
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?
$122,734
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$58,448
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60554 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Sugar Grove, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$122,734 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,728housing units
4,728
Total Housing Units
4,573
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,400
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60554 vs 60512 →
ZIP 60554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
53,013 residents
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
28,565 residents
- 60538
Montgomery (60538)
26,619 residents
- 60542 17,099
North Aurora (60542)
17,099 residents
- 60545 12,940
Plano (60545)
12,940 residents
- 60554 11,796
Sugar Grove (60554)
11,796 residents
- 60119 10,371
Elburn (60119)
10,371 residents
- 60511 1,793
Big Rock (60511)
1,793 residents
- 60512 1,111
Bristol (60512)
1,111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60554 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60511
Big Rock (60511)
$158,625 median income
- 60134
Geneva (60134)
$152,727 median income
- 60119
Elburn (60119)
$130,722 median income
- 60554
Sugar Grove (60554)
$122,734 median income
- 60542
North Aurora (60542)
$114,831 median income
- 60538
Montgomery (60538)
$97,131 median income
- 60512
Bristol (60512)
$96,895 median income
- 60545
Plano (60545)
$86,756 median income
- 60506
Aurora (60506)
$79,517 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60554, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,796 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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