60178 ZIP Code — Sycamore, IL
Dekalb County, Illinois
ZIP code 60178 is located in Sycamore, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 67.17 square miles and serves a population of 21,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 60178
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $84,787.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,996
population
67.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60178 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60178
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sycamore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60112 Cortland (5.6 mi)
60111 Clare (6.6 mi)
60115 Dekalb (7.3 mi)
60135 Genoa (7.7 mi)
60145 Kingston (7.7 mi)
60151 Maple Park (9.3 mi)
60146 Kirkland (11.1 mi)
60140 Hampshire (11.1 mi)
60150 Malta (11.3 mi)
60129 Esmond (12.8 mi)
60119 Elburn (14.5 mi)
60124 Elgin (15.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,996 |
| Population density | 327 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0062 |
| Longitude | -88.7035 |
| 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 | 35.8% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,996
Population
327
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$84,787
Median household income
$40,276
Per capita income
$257,700
Median home value
$1,060
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
6,557
Housing units
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
575
Under 5
640
694
5–9
772
840
10–14
936
872
15–19
970
653
20–24
728
1,195
25–34
1,331
1,369
35–44
1,525
1,283
45–54
1,428
634
55–59
707
702
60–64
782
926
65–74
1,032
541
75–84
602
123
85+
136
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,623 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 16,373 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,360 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
2%
Asian
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,776 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 898 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 838 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 687 | 3% |
| Other race | 467 | 2% |
| Asian | 228 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $84,787 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
33.5%
$300k–$500k
29.5%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,060 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 58.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 17.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,480 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 875 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,228 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,065 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,794 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,372 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 31.1% |
| Married | 57.1% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 289 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 244 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,645 | 40.6% |
| High school | 1,673 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,670 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.9%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Professional & management
10.4%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
4.3%
Public administration
3.8%
Other services
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 980 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,781 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 495 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 329 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,065 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,012 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 16,533 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 931 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 629 | 67.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,111 | 14.1% |
| French | 2,418 | 11% |
| Polish | 963 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 819 | 3.7% |
| Dutch | 227 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 225 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 156 | 0.7% |
| German | 134 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 125 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60178
What city is ZIP code 60178 in?
ZIP code 60178 is primarily assigned to Sycamore, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60178 in?
ZIP code 60178 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60178?
ZIP code 60178 has an estimated population of 21,996 residents, with a density of 327 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60178?
The median household income in ZIP code 60178 is $84,787, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60178?
The median home value in ZIP code 60178 is $257,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 60178 in?
ZIP code 60178 observes the CST timezone.