City

Big Rock, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kane County  ·  Illinois

👥1,588Population
💰$118,589Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$287,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate291 (26.6%)
Some College142 (13%)
Associates201 (18.4%)
Bachelors92 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree366 (33.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 13%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
HS Grad26.6%
Some College13.0%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,589 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$287,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,494/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Big Rock, IL

Big Rock is a city in Illinois, located in Kane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,588 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Big Rock is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,589 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Big Rock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,494 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Rock is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.89%).

Big Rock, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Big Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60511 1,588 $118,589 $287,100 $1,494 4.6% 41.9% 92.0%