| ZIP Code | 60543 |
|---|---|
| City | Oswego |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kendall County |
| Area Code | 331/630 |
| Elevation | 663 ft |
| Latitude | 41.668266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.322908 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.4% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,404 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 2,424 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 3,494 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,105 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,087 (43.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,507 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $319,300 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,558/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,327 |
| Vacant Units | 127 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,327 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 127 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 60543 is located in Oswego, Illinois, within Kendall County. With a population of 41,723, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 60543 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,507 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60543 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $319,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,558 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 60543 is majority White (64.03%). Residents are well-educated — 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60543 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 60543 in Oswego, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 41,723 residents, a median household income of $116,507, and a median home value of $319,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.