ZIP Code 60178 Demographics

DeKalb County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 60178 compared to county averages.

Total Population

21,996

↓ 78.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$84,787

↑ +23.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$257,700

↑ +17.9% vs county

Median Age

37.7 yrs

↓ +18.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↑ 55.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 60178 compares to DeKalb County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 60178 $85k DeKalb $69k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 60178 $258k DeKalb $219k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,060

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 60178 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$257,700
Down Payment (20%)$51,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,636P&I: $1303 | Tax: $258 | Ins: $75
Rent (Local Median)
$1,060
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $576/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 60178, sorted by distance.

60112 5.8 mi away dekalb county 60135 7.3 mi away dekalb county 60111 8.2 mi away dekalb county 60145 8.2 mi away dekalb county 60115 8.5 mi away dekalb county 60150 12.6 mi away dekalb county 60146 12.7 mi away dekalb county 60129 14.8 mi away dekalb county

About DeKalb County

DeKalb County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 100,686. The county's median household income is $68,617 and median home value is $218,600. ZIP code 60178 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in DeKalb County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.