| ZIP Code | 60541 |
|---|---|
| City | Newark |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kendall County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 722 ft |
| Latitude | 41.513344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.532398 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.11 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 552 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 349 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 295 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 388 (17.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 603 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,063 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $302,900 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,547/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,189 |
| Vacant Units | 101 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,189 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 101 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
ZIP code 60541 is located in Newark, Illinois, within Kendall County. With a population of 3,379, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 60541 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,063 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60541 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $302,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,547 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 60541 is primarily White (91.00%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60541 stands at 1.5%, which is well 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 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 60541 in Newark, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,379 residents, a median household income of $119,063, and a median home value of $302,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.