City

Malta, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥2,000Population
💰$92,125Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$183,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic16.7%
Black2.6%
Asian0.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.5%)
HS Graduate286 (25.6%)
Some College175 (15.7%)
Associates225 (20.1%)
Bachelors73 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree341 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College15.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,125 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$183,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units714
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Malta, IL

Malta is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,000 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Malta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,125 is above the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Malta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malta is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60150 2,000 $92,125 $183,800 $1,054 3.1% 37.1% 70.2%