| ZIP Code | 60174 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Charles |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 779 ft |
| Latitude | 41.930614 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.298678 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 161 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,317 (20.8%) |
| Some College | 1,455 (7%) |
| Associates | 2,940 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,656 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,197 (49.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,408 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $348,100 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,738/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,115 |
| Vacant Units | 591 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,115 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 591 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 60174 is located in Saint Charles, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 30,481, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 60174 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,408 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60174 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $348,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,738 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60174 is primarily White (75.16%). Residents are well-educated — 57.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60174 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60174 in Saint Charles, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,481 residents, a median household income of $102,408, and a median home value of $348,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.