City

Sycamore, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥21,709Population
💰$88,314Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$262,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black3.0%
Asian0.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,530 (18.4%)
Some College1,630 (11.8%)
Associates2,083 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,338 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree6,122 (44.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad18.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,314 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$262,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,084/mo
Total Housing Units9,151
Vacant Units452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Sycamore, IL

Sycamore is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,709 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Sycamore is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,314 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sycamore is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,084 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sycamore is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sycamore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60178 21,709 $88,314 $262,700 $1,084 3.7% 54.2% 72.5%