60136 ZIP Code — Gilberts, IL

Kane County, Illinois

ZIP code 60136 is located in Gilberts, Illinois, within Kane County. It covers approximately 7.40 square miles and serves a population of 8,481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847.

About ZIP code 60136

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $317,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $121,733. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

8,481

population

7.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilberts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60124 Elgin (4.4 mi) 60124 Elgin (4.4 mi) 60118 Dundee (4.7 mi) 60110 Carpentersville (5 mi) 60102 Algonquin (5.5 mi) 60142 Huntley (5.7 mi) 60156 Lake In The Hills (6.2 mi) 60140 Hampshire (6.3 mi) 60123 Elgin (6.3 mi) 60122 Carol Stream (7.3 mi) 60177 South Elgin (8.7 mi) 60014 Crystal Lake (10 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,481
Population density	1,146 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	7.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1046
Longitude	-88.3912
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	847

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.6%	28.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	29.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	10.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,481

Population

1,146

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$121,733

Median household income

$41,520

Per capita income

$317,600

Median home value

$1,813

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

2,500

Housing units

46.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

311

Under 5

314

245

5–9

247

652

10–14

659

183

15–19

186

20–24

606

25–34

614

708

35–44

717

814

45–54

824

188

55–59

191

60–64

340

65–74

344

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,748	32.4%
18 and over	5,733	67.6%
65 and over	780	9.2%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.5%

Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

Other race 13.2%

Two or more races 9.4%

Asian 4.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,632	54.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,845	17.9%
Other race	1,359	13.2%
Two or more races	966	9.4%
Asian	505	4.9%
Black or African American	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.6%	28.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	29.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	10.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 0.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	0.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	24.2%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$121,733

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 55.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$317,600
Median rent / month	$1,813
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	55.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	43.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	58.6%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	94.9%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,606	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	349	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	458	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	316	11.6%
Households with children under 18	1,220	44.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	543	19.9%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	29.7%
Married	54.9%	60.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	2.4%
Divorced	8.0%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 16.8%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 34.2%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	46.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	266	10.5%
Kindergarten	260	10.3%
Elementary school	1,520	60.2%
High school	329	13.0%
College / grad school	150	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Professional & management 16.8%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Finance & real estate 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 6.0%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.1%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.5%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	22.7%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Diabetes	6.3%
Heart disease	3.1%
Stroke	1.5%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	16.7%
Kidney disease	1.6%
Pulmonary disease	3.5%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	15.2%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.3%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,856	92.6%
Spanish	512	6.5%
Other Indo-European	255	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.8%
Other languages	77	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,328	86.4%
Born in same state	7,206	85.0%
Born in different state	6,232	73.5%
Foreign born	122	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,153	13.6%
Not a US citizen	929	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	767	9%
French	235	2.8%
English	225	2.7%
Norwegian	114	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	1.1%
Polish	39	0.5%
Dutch	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	96.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60136

What city is ZIP code 60136 in?

ZIP code 60136 is primarily assigned to Gilberts, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60136 in?

ZIP code 60136 falls within Kane County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60136 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 60136 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 60136 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 60136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60136?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60136?

The median household income in ZIP code 60136 is $121,733, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60136 in?

ZIP code 60136 observes the CST timezone.