60177 ZIP Code — South Elgin, IL
Kane County, Illinois
ZIP code 60177 is located in South Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. It covers approximately 8.88 square miles and serves a population of 23,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/630/847.
About ZIP code 60177
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $118,484. The poverty rate of 6% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,931
population
8.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60177 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60177
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60177. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Elgin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60123 Elgin (2.9 mi)
60122 Carol Stream (3.5 mi)
60184 Wayne (4.1 mi)
60174 Saint Charles (4.3 mi)
60120 Elgin (4.4 mi)
60175 Saint Charles (5.4 mi)
60103 Bartlett (5.6 mi)
60124 Elgin (6.1 mi)
60124 Elgin (6.1 mi)
60118 Dundee (8.2 mi)
60134 Geneva (8.4 mi)
60185 West Chicago (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,931 |
| Population density | 2,695 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9927 |
| Longitude | -88.3139 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 224/630/847 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.1% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23,931
Population
2,695
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$118,484
Median household income
$50,067
Per capita income
$284,400
Median home value
$1,637
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,887
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
558
Under 5
520
813
5–9
758
846
10–14
789
1,196
15–19
1,116
694
20–24
648
1,089
25–34
1,016
2,033
35–44
1,897
2,254
45–54
2,102
862
55–59
805
606
60–64
566
879
65–74
819
337
75–84
315
214
85+
199
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,789 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 18,142 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,763 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12.8%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more races
7.6%
Other race
6%
Black or African American
4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,433 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,515 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 2,278 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,073 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,660 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 1,278 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.1% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
19.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 19.5% |
| Median income | $118,484 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
39.0%
$300k–$500k
30.9%
$500k–$1M
12.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,637 |
| Owner occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter occupied | 19.2% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 33.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.4% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,161 | 62.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 394 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,047 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,716 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,201 | 38.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,006 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 24.5% |
| Married | 56.1% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 255 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 406 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,436 | 37.0% |
| High school | 1,868 | 28.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,627 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
9.7%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Other services
2.5%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
10.4%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
5.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 678 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.5% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,853 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,745 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 968 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 281 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 496 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,586 | 86.0% |
| Born in same state | 20,285 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 16,756 | 70.0% |
| Foreign born | 301 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,345 | 14.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,474 | 74.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,078 | 8.7% |
| French | 1,411 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 651 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 529 | 2.2% |
| English | 225 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 114 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.3% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60177
What city is ZIP code 60177 in?
ZIP code 60177 is primarily assigned to South Elgin, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60177 in?
ZIP code 60177 falls within Kane County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60177 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 60177 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60177?
The median household income in ZIP code 60177 is $118,484, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60177?
ZIP code 60177 has an estimated population of 23,931 residents, with a density of 2,695 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60177?
The median home value in ZIP code 60177 is $284,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 60177 in?
ZIP code 60177 observes the CST timezone.