60120 ZIP Code — Elgin, IL
Kane County, Illinois
ZIP code 60120 is located in Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. It covers approximately 17.43 square miles and serves a population of 50,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847/630.
About ZIP code 60120
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $78,360.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
50,589
population
17.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60120 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60120
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elgin | Acceptable |
| Elgin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60122 Carol Stream (2.8 mi)
60103 Bartlett (3.1 mi)
60123 Elgin (4.2 mi)
60177 South Elgin (4.4 mi)
60184 Wayne (4.5 mi)
60133 Hanover Park (5.3 mi)
60174 Saint Charles (6.6 mi)
60194 Schaumburg (6.7 mi)
60193 Schaumburg (7.3 mi)
60118 Dundee (7.3 mi)
60195 Schaumburg (7.8 mi)
60179 Hoffman Estates (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,589 |
| Population density | 2,902 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0163 |
| Longitude | -88.2346 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 224/847/630 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
50,589
Population
2,902
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$78,360
Median household income
$30,038
Per capita income
$214,700
Median home value
$1,203
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
11,098
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,326
Under 5
2,154
1,604
5–9
1,486
2,246
10–14
2,079
1,922
15–19
1,780
1,907
20–24
1,766
3,897
25–34
3,608
3,388
35–44
3,137
3,404
45–54
3,152
1,613
55–59
1,494
1,483
60–64
1,374
1,734
65–74
1,606
579
75–84
537
163
85+
150
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,120 | 27.9% |
| 18 and over | 36,469 | 72.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,769 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
31.7%
Hispanic or Latino
28.8%
Other race
18.7%
Two or more races
12.5%
Asian
3.5%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,563 | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,510 | 28.8% |
| Other race | 13,284 | 18.7% |
| Two or more races | 8,905 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 2,521 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,298 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 928 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 30.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 29.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $78,360 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
27.3%
$200k–$300k
40.0%
$300k–$500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,203 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.8% |
| Electricity | 11.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,812 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,361 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,118 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,822 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,634 | 41.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,473 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 3.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.2% | 34.7% |
| Married | 47.2% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 894 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 661 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,744 | 43.8% |
| High school | 3,151 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,664 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Professional & management
13.0%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Construction
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.6%
Public administration
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.4% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.2% |
| Government | 6.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,253 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| No insurance | 14.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,109 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 11,167 | 24.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,746 | 21.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 711 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 647 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,142 | 67.5% |
| Born in same state | 33,229 | 65.7% |
| Born in different state | 28,741 | 56.8% |
| Foreign born | 913 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,447 | 32.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,547 | 39.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,902 | 5.7% |
| French | 1,417 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 860 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 586 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 209 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 201 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 108 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 70 | 0.1% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.9% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60120
What part of Elgin is ZIP code 60120?
ZIP code 60120 covers a portion of Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County.
What county is ZIP code 60120 in?
ZIP code 60120 falls within Kane County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60120?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 60120 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 60120?
ZIP code 60120 has an estimated population of 50,589 residents, with a density of 2,903 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60120?
The median home value in ZIP code 60120 is $214,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60120?
The median household income in ZIP code 60120 is $78,360, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60120 in?
ZIP code 60120 observes the CST timezone.