60178 ZIP Code
Sycamore, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60178 |
| City/Town: | Sycamore |
| County: | DeKalb |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,996 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,787 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,612 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,021 |
| Median Home Value: | $257,700 |
| Land Area: | 67.2 sq miles
174.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0082, -88.6607 |
Population Information (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,996 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,405 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,591 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,215 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,466 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,776 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,842 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,381 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,526 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,894 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,711 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,341 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,484 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,958 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,143 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 259 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $257,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,060 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,021 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,648 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 373 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,184 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,464 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,316 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 226 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 378 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,718 | 19.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,110 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,467 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,867 | 27.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,550 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,787 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,556 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,633 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,612 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,598 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,198 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 363 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,471 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,644 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,008 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 546 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,776 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 687 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 228 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 467 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 838 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 898 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,909 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,003 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 507 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 326 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60178 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 164 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 565 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 667 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 747 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,543 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,100 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,771 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,066 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 779 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60178 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,084 | 81.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 557 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 314 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,005 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60178 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 205 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 479 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,370 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 133 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,030 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 792 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 690 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,167 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,572 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 844 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 369 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 421 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,212 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,421 | 79.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,444 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 543 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60178 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,740 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,508 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,284 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 310 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 96 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 698 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60178 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,279 | 58.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,415 | 15.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 329 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 730 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 793 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 194 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 218 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60178 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 74 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 591 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,533 | 28.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,258 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 601 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,336 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 669 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 463 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 200 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,296 | 14.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60178 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 776 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,543 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,365 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,678 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 582 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60178 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,712 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 395 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,507 | 17.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60178 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 453 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,696 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,810 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,689 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60178 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 318 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 129 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 532 | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,073 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,074 | 33.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,824 | 29.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 218 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,882 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $831 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,060 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,648 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,480 | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,778 | 20.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,228 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,065 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,794 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,372 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60178 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,182 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,656 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,671 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 190 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 610 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,907 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60178 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,521 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 289 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 244 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,645 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,673 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,670 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,336 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 980 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,755 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,341 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 301 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,074 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 966 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60178 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,941 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,885 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,667 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,150 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 329 | 11.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 68 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,065 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 53 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 931 | 1756.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 931 | 1756.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 931 | 1756.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 308 | 581.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 369 | 696.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 15.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60178 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,781 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,464 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,317 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 921 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 239 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 157 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60178 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,648 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,455 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Sycamore, IL60178