60548 ZIP Code
Sandwich, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60548 |
| City/Town: | Sandwich |
| County: | DeKalb |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,040 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,607 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,711 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,601 |
| Median Home Value: | $216,000 |
| Land Area: | 41.4 sq miles
107.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6487, -88.6347 |
Population Information (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,040 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,480 | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,560 | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 692 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 750 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 756 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 766 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,252 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,172 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,669 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,277 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 562 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 740 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,456 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 769 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 179 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $216,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,123 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,601 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,354 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 247 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,531 | 81.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 823 | 18.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,824 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 204 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 388 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,481 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,110 | 27.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,173 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 951 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 517 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60548 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,607 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,632 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,518 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,711 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,389 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,057 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 332 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,381 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,897 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 724 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 400 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,189 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 105 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 71 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 302 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 334 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 507 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,045 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 972 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60548 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 122 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 60 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 302 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 283 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 484 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 658 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 727 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 975 | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 481 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 262 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60548 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,791 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 455 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 433 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60548 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 867 | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 447 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 774 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 415 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 495 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 364 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,465 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 578 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 263 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 204 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,411 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,354 | 77.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,931 | 32.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 499 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60548 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,319 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,628 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,272 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 337 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60548 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,564 | 77.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 196 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 124 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 155 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 36 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 57 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 469 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60548 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 21 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 807 | 17.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 983 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 580 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 936 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 191 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 261 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 106 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 689 | 15.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60548 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 112 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,078 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,189 | 47.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 916 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 247 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60548 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,749 | 86.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 474 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.1% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60548 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 167 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 942 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,861 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,384 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60548 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 259 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 195 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 776 | 22.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,339 | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 619 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60548 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,835 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $717 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,123 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.38 |
Households (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,354 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,283 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 868 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 647 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 932 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,274 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,585 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60548 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,209 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,966 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,404 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 704 | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,214 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60548 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,848 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 202 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 41 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,289 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 753 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 563 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,374 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 762 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,910 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,558 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 661 | 42.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 735 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60548 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,581 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,348 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 287 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,016 | 75.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 77 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60548 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,573 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 21 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 467 | 2223.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 467 | 2223.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 467 | 2223.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 209.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 176.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 254 | 1209.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60548 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,348 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,557 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 791 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 628 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60548 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,354 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,125 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Sandwich, IL60548