| ZIP Code | 60120 |
|---|---|
| City | Elgin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 224/630/847 |
| Elevation | 780 ft |
| Latitude | 42.032566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.240438 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 13.1% ▲ 31% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,519 (5.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,960 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 3,419 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 3,500 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,954 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,075 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,305 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,250/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,112 |
| Vacant Units | 580 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,112 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 580 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 60120 is located in Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 50,774, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 60120 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,305 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60120 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,250 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 60120 is majority Hispanic (60.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.1%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60120 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60120 in Elgin, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 50,774 residents, a median household income of $80,305, and a median home value of $227,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.