60146 ZIP Code — Kirkland, IL

Dekalb County, Illinois

ZIP code 60146 is located in Kirkland, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 55.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60146

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $77,443. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 60146 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,193

population

55.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirkland	Acceptable
Kirkland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60129 Esmond (5.5 mi) 60111 Clare (5.7 mi) 60145 Kingston (6 mi) 61052 Monroe Center (6.1 mi) 61049 Lindenwood (7.2 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (8.4 mi) 61020 Davis Junction (10.5 mi) 60135 Genoa (10.6 mi) 61008 Belvidere (10.8 mi) 60178 Sycamore (11.1 mi) 61112 Rockford (11.4 mi) 61109 Rockford (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,193
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	55.55 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	42.0951
Longitude	-88.8835
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,193

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$77,443

Median household income

$34,709

Per capita income

$200,000

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

679

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

106

20–24

145

25–34

125

35–44

262

45–54

225

55–59

60–64

168

65–74

144

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	407	18.6%
18 and over	1,786	81.4%
65 and over	421	19.2%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,023	89.4%
Two or more races	103	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	71	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	1.4%
Other race	29	1.3%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$77,443

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 30.6%

$200k–$300k 37.0%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,000
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.2%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Fuel oil	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	521	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	89	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	168	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	111	12.5%
Households with children under 18	343	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	328	36.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	20.2%
Married	51.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	11.0%
Divorced	12.6%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	7.4%
Kindergarten	21	4.9%
Elementary school	178	41.2%
High school	120	27.8%
College / grad school	81	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.1%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Construction 14.1%

Retail trade 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 1.7%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 19.2%

Female-led households 7.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,111	96.3%
Spanish	16	0.8%
Other Indo-European	16	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,176	99.2%
Born in same state	2,148	97.9%
Born in different state	1,890	86.2%
Foreign born	28	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	23.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	391	17.8%
French	159	7.3%
Arab	132	6%
Polish	110	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	0.8%
German	2	0.1%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60146

What city is ZIP code 60146 in?

ZIP code 60146 is primarily assigned to Kirkland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60146 in?

ZIP code 60146 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60146 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 60146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60146?

ZIP code 60146 has an estimated population of 2,193 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60146?

The median home value in ZIP code 60146 is $200,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60146?

The median household income in ZIP code 60146 is $77,443, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60146 in?

ZIP code 60146 observes the CST timezone.