| ZIP Code | 60136 |
|---|---|
| City | Gilberts |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 847 |
| Elevation | 892 ft |
| Latitude | 42.105188 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.380424 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.9% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 184 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 856 (14.7%) |
| Some College | 589 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 772 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 526 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,911 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,338 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $330,100 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,786/mo ↓ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,123 |
| Vacant Units | 216 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,123 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 216 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 60136 is located in Gilberts, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 8,623, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 60136 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,338 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60136 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $330,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,786 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 60136 is majority White (68.22%). Residents are well-educated — 58.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60136 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 60136 in Gilberts, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,623 residents, a median household income of $124,338, and a median home value of $330,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.