60115 ZIP Code — Dekalb, IL
Dekalb County, Illinois
ZIP code 60115 is located in Dekalb, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 81.03 square miles and serves a population of 42,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 60115
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,700. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $47,310. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,456
population
81.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60115 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60115
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dekalb | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60112 Cortland (2.7 mi)
60178 Sycamore (7.3 mi)
60150 Malta (7.7 mi)
60151 Maple Park (8.5 mi)
60111 Clare (9.6 mi)
60520 Hinckley (9.6 mi)
60556 Waterman (10.3 mi)
60550 Shabbona (11.6 mi)
60119 Elburn (12.8 mi)
60530 Lee (13.5 mi)
60511 Big Rock (13.6 mi)
60145 Kingston (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,456 |
| Population density | 524 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9036 |
| Longitude | -88.7350 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.3% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,456
Population
524
People per sq mi
25.3
Median age
$47,310
Median household income
$27,096
Per capita income
$193,700
Median home value
$983
Median monthly rent
42.0%
Home ownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
10.4%
Unemployment
8,440
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
983
Under 5
992
1,067
5–9
1,076
1,155
10–14
1,166
2,260
15–19
2,280
5,003
20–24
5,048
3,066
25–34
3,093
1,928
35–44
1,946
1,788
45–54
1,804
979
55–59
987
708
60–64
715
1,177
65–74
1,187
596
75–84
601
424
85+
427
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,812 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 34,644 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,412 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 25.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.6%
Black or African American
13.6%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,835 | 60.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,233 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,869 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,462 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 2,133 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2,045 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.3% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
13.6%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $47,310 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
29.0%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,700 |
| Median rent / month | $983 |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 58.0% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 41.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 13.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.8% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,052 | 29.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,475 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,666 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,799 | 34.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,188 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,125 | 18.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 60.1% | 54.8% |
| Married | 31.2% | 28.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
15.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 593 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 329 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,511 | 19.4% |
| High school | 1,998 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 11,621 | 64.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Retail trade
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Professional & management
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Construction
4.5%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 24.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Work from home | 3.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
26.4%
Under 18 years
34.6%
18 and over
24.3%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
44.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 23.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,687 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,481 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 2,574 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,514 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 239 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 644 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,265 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 37,540 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 30,875 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 725 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,191 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,519 | 36.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,206 | 17% |
| French | 2,901 | 6.8% |
| Polish | 1,357 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 768 | 1.8% |
| English | 295 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 236 | 0.6% |
| German | 108 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60115
What city is ZIP code 60115 in?
ZIP code 60115 is primarily assigned to Dekalb, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60115 in?
ZIP code 60115 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60115?
26% of residents in ZIP code 60115 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 60115 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 60115 are renter-occupied.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60115?
The median household income in ZIP code 60115 is $47,310, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60115?
The median home value in ZIP code 60115 is $193,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 60115 in?
ZIP code 60115 observes the CST timezone.