City

South Elgin, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kane County  ·  Illinois

👥24,030Population
💰$123,700Median HH Income▲ 62% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$296,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.5%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 5.8%Asian: 11.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White56.5%
Hispanic21.1%
Black5.8%
Asian11.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma426 (2.7%)
HS Graduate3,880 (24.7%)
Some College1,954 (12.4%)
Associates1,710 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,585 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree6,142 (39.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 39.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate39.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,700 ▲ 62% above avg
Median Home Value$296,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,612/mo
Total Housing Units8,700
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
54%
About South Elgin, IL

South Elgin is a city in Illinois, located in Kane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,030 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, South Elgin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,700 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Elgin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,612 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Elgin is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60177 24,030 $123,700 $296,200 $1,612 2.7% 49.2% 81.3%