City

Sandwich, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥11,233Population
💰$83,774Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$240,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,165 (29.1%)
Some College1,317 (17.7%)
Associates1,146 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,071 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,598 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,774 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$240,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,046/mo
Total Housing Units4,649
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Sandwich, IL

Sandwich is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,233 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Sandwich is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,774 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sandwich is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,046 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandwich is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandwich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60548 11,233 $83,774 $240,000 $1,046 4.4% 35.9% 79.4%