| ZIP Code | 60177 |
|---|---|
| City | South Elgin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 224/630/847 |
| Elevation | 799 ft |
| Latitude | 41.988481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.310167 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 426 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,880 (24.7%) |
| Some College | 1,954 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 1,710 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,585 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,142 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,700 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,612/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,700 |
| Vacant Units | 167 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,700 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 167 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 60177 is located in South Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 24,030, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 60177 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,700 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60177 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,612 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 60177 is majority White (56.48%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60177 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 60177 in South Elgin, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,030 residents, a median household income of $123,700, and a median home value of $296,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.