City

Gilberts, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kane County  ·  Illinois

👥8,623Population
💰$124,338Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$330,100Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓58.9%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.2%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 6.9%Other: 7.2%Race
White68.2%
Hispanic17.4%
Black0.2%
Asian6.9%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads58.9% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma184 (3.2%)
HS Graduate856 (14.7%)
Some College589 (10.1%)
Associates772 (13.2%)
Bachelors526 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,911 (49.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,338 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$330,100 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,786/mo
Total Housing Units3,123
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
59%
About Gilberts, IL

Gilberts is a city in Illinois, located in Kane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,623 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Gilberts is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,338 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilberts is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,786 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilberts is well-educated. 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilberts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60136 8,623 $124,338 $330,100 $1,786 3.6% 58.9% 85.7%