60129 ZIP Code — Esmond, IL

Dekalb County, Illinois

ZIP code 60129 is located in Esmond, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 16.08 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60129

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 $140,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($98,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60129 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

224

population

16.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60129 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60129

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60129. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Esmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61049 Lindenwood (2.5 mi) 60146 Kirkland (5.5 mi) 61052 Monroe Center (5.8 mi) 60111 Clare (6.2 mi) 61068 Rochelle (7 mi) 61020 Davis Junction (8.9 mi) 60150 Malta (8.9 mi) 60145 Kingston (10.6 mi) 61016 Cherry Valley (11.7 mi) 61109 Rockford (12.6 mi) 60178 Sycamore (12.8 mi) 61084 Stillman Valley (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	16.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0328
Longitude	-88.9503
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	48.1%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$98,750

Median household income

$64,013

Per capita income

$140,500

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	22.3%
18 and over	174	77.7%
65 and over	68	30.4%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Other race 10.4%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	193	77.2%
Hispanic or Latino	26	10.4%
Other race	26	10.4%
Black or African American	5	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	40.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.8%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 31.7%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 1.9%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	31.7%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	1.9%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	32.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$98,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 55.3%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,500
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	70.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	38.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	3.8%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	51.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Fuel oil	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	46	44.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3	2.9%
Households with children under 18	28	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	50.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	14.9%
Married	41.1%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	3.0%
Divorced	30.8%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 45.8%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	35.0%
High school	5	12.5%
College / grad school	21	52.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Professional & management 5.5%

Information 3.7%

Construction 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	2.8%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	36.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	19.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	4.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	197	87.9%
Spanish	8	4.1%
Other Indo-European	8	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	201	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	5.8%
Arab	13	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60129

What city is ZIP code 60129 in?

ZIP code 60129 is primarily assigned to Esmond, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60129 in?

ZIP code 60129 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60129 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 60129 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 60129 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 60129 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60129 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 60129 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 60129 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 60129 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 60129 in?

ZIP code 60129 observes the CST timezone.