60115 ZIP Code
Dekalb, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60115 |
| City/Town: | Dekalb |
| County: | DeKalb |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,456 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,310 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,363 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $193,700 |
| Land Area: | 81.0 sq miles
209.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9013, -88.7615 |
Population Information (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,456 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,131 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,325 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,975 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,143 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,321 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,540 | 10.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 10,051 | 23.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,159 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,874 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,592 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,966 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,423 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,364 | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,197 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 851 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $193,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $983 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,992 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,295 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,145 | 42.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,847 | 58.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,426 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 917 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 868 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,040 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,263 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,038 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,999 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,301 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60115 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,310 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,052 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,643 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,363 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,834 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,345 | 89.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,476 | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,648 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,177 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,197 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 945 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,835 | 65.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,233 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 341 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,045 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,133 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,869 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,462 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,671 | 15.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,200 | 12.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 720 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 222 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 529 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60115 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,306 | 13.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 888 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,875 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,639 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,129 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,643 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,926 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,040 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 930 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 616 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60115 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,953 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,234 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 207 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,333 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 351 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 772 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60115 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 967 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,420 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 445 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,927 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,218 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 269 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 614 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,823 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,432 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,688 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 971 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 499 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,885 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,734 | 70.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,431 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,296 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60115 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,315 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,342 | 19.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,928 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 574 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 658 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,641 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60115 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,493 | 41.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,537 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 463 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 913 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,854 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,028 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,657 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 342 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60115 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 326 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,929 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,612 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,597 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,710 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,270 | 17.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,182 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 403 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,258 | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60115 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 952 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,193 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,975 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,253 | 34.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,412 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 502 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60115 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,698 | 68.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 428 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,717 | 27.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60115 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,582 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,029 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,081 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,300 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60115 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 366 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,122 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,075 | 29.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,431 | 34.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 771 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 93 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60115 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,736 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $834 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $983 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,992 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,052 | 29.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,078 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,666 | 27.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,799 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,188 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,125 | 18.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60115 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,964 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,794 | 60.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,613 | 31.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 292 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,120 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,887 | 55.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60115 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,052 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 593 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 329 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,511 | 19.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,998 | 11.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 11,621 | 64.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,631 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,687 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,181 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,540 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 380 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,924 | 64.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,236 | 27.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60115 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,402 | 74.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,586 | 24.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,108 | 38.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,689 | 53.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 866 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 789 | 7.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60115 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,265 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 725 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,191 | 578.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,191 | 578.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,191 | 578.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 287 | 39.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 455 | 62.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,739 | 239.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60115 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,481 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,004 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,477 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,157 | 10.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,215 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,133 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 972 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60115 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,992 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,066 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Dekalb, IL60115