| ZIP Code | 60115 |
|---|---|
| City | Dekalb |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 899 ft |
| Latitude | 41.901263 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.76155 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 26.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 23.7% ▲ 137% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.0% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 110% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 396 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,744 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 2,527 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 2,867 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,226 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,488 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,808 ▼ 39% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,700 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,018/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,175 |
| Vacant Units | 1,276 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,175 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,276 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 60115 is located in Dekalb, Illinois, within DeKalb County. With a population of 42,461, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 26 years. Economically, 60115 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,808 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60115 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,018 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.9%) and renters (57.2%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 60115 is majority White (57.51%). Residents are well-educated — 48.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.7%.
The unemployment rate in 60115 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 60115 in Dekalb, IL is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 42,461 residents, a median household income of $46,808, and a median home value of $205,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.