| ZIP Code | 60511 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Rock |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 711 ft |
| Latitude | 41.758993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.551993 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 291 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 142 (13%) |
| Associates | 201 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 366 (33.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,589 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,494/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 636 |
| Vacant Units | 35 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 636 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 35 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 60511 is located in Big Rock, Illinois, within Kane County. With a population of 1,588, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 60511 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,589 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60511 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,494 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 60511 is primarily White (85.89%). Residents are well-educated — 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60511 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 60511 in Big Rock, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,588 residents, a median household income of $118,589, and a median home value of $287,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.