| ZIP Code | 60552 |
|---|---|
| City | Somonauk |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 707 ft |
| Latitude | 41.666888 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.706507 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 816 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 796 (23.8%) |
| Associates | 507 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 232 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 983 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,375 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,300 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,306/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,999 |
| Vacant Units | 135 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,999 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 135 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 60552 is located in Somonauk, Illinois, within DeKalb County. With a population of 4,589, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.5 years. Economically, 60552 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,375 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60552 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,306 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 60552 is primarily White (92.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60552 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 60552 in Somonauk, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,589 residents, a median household income of $122,375, and a median home value of $245,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.