60538 ZIP Code
Montgomery, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60538 |
| City/Town: | Montgomery |
| County: | Kendall |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,101 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,591 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,272 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,110 |
| Median Home Value: | $242,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.7 sq miles
25.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7275, -88.3369 |
Population Information (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,101 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,536 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,565 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,817 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,327 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,484 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,079 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,477 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,740 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,089 | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,504 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,650 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 932 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,830 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 837 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 335 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $242,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,678 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,110 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,617 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 493 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,483 | 77.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,134 | 22.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,917 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 722 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 866 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,594 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,947 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,395 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,306 | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,087 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,591 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,678 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,432 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,272 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,043 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,051 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 981 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,895 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,772 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,284 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 973 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,817 | 69.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,237 | 4.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 197 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 320 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,135 | 13.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,371 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,863 | 22.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,322 | 34.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,580 | 28.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 761 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 981 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60538 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 223 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 43 | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 187 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 528 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 637 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,166 | 22.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,333 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,845 | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,184 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 471 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60538 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,078 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,030 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 43 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 127 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,441 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60538 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,002 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,883 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 450 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,381 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,388 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 157 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,002 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,747 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,208 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,843 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 403 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 535 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,803 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,736 | 78.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,003 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,287 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60538 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,402 | 87.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,147 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,822 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 655 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 423 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 873 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60538 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,084 | 80.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,320 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 73 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 96 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 165 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 85 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 245 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 42 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60538 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 734 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,809 | 37.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 525 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 709 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,572 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,553 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 740 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 118 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 282 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60538 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 333 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,889 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,111 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,290 | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 468 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60538 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,464 | 88.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 887 | 9.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 76 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60538 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 291 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,101 | 21.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,291 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,934 | 30.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60538 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 69 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 160 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,853 | 24.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,786 | 50.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,514 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,950 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $762 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,678 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.38 |
Households (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,617 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,507 | 57.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,143 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,320 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,041 | 21.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,495 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,280 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60538 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,746 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,788 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,707 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 998 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,772 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60538 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,498 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 497 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 549 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,891 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,318 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,243 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,450 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 918 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,090 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,085 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 66 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 971 | 46.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,048 | 50.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60538 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,789 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,082 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 385 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,658 | 79.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 116 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,221 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 971 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,880 | 296.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,880 | 296.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,880 | 296.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 217 | 22.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,408 | 248.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 0.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60538 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,284 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,137 | 74.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,147 | 25.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,646 | 23.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 315 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60538 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,617 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,334 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
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