60120 ZIP Code
Elgin, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60120 |
| City/Town: | Elgin |
| County: | Kane |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,589 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,360 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,613 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,681 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,700 |
| Land Area: | 17.4 sq miles
45.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0326, -88.2404 |
Population Information (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,589 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,267 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,322 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,480 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,090 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,325 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,702 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,673 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,505 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,525 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,556 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,107 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,857 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,340 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,116 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 313 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,203 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,681 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,113 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 568 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,530 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,583 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,319 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,725 | 15.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,450 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,260 | 26.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,669 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,794 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,116 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,305 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,360 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,123 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,633 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,613 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,004 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,091 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,903 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,988 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,875 | 91.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,564 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 633 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,563 | 44.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,298 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 928 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,521 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 90 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,284 | 26.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,905 | 17.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 20,510 | 40.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 30,132 | 59.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 26,800 | 53.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,371 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,913 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60120 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 422 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 402 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 870 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,184 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,967 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,905 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,873 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,207 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,173 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,110 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60120 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,065 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,665 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 553 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 233 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 798 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,302 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60120 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,977 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,337 | 21.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 763 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,510 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,464 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 397 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,254 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,255 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,037 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,473 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,209 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 317 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,022 | 85.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,928 | 55.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,458 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,357 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60120 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,168 | 87.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,684 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,554 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 710 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 366 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,476 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60120 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,666 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,599 | 15.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 957 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,159 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 792 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 611 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 565 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 332 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60120 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 83 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,374 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,762 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,625 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,414 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,519 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,069 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 761 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,069 | 30.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60120 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 567 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,249 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,276 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,425 | 38.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,661 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 503 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60120 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,660 | 84.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 182 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,896 | 11.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 324 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60120 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 917 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,391 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,397 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,408 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60120 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 416 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 228 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 989 | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,878 | 27.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,209 | 40.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,604 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 103 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,687 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $763 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,203 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.38 |
Households (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,113 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,812 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,612 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,118 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,822 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,634 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,473 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.61 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60120 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,152 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,300 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,519 | 47.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 350 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,661 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,436 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60120 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,114 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 894 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 661 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,744 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,151 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,664 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,459 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,253 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,379 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,338 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,661 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,314 | 30.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60120 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,644 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,161 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,704 | 52.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,099 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 309 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 358 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,142 | 67.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 913 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,447 | 1801.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,447 | 1801.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,447 | 1801.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 915 | 100.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 308 | 33.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 12,955 | 1418.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 136 | 14.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60120 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,109 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,288 | 39.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 27,821 | 60.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24,226 | 52.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,739 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,627 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 229 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60120 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,113 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,604 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
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