60520 ZIP Code — Hinckley, IL
Dekalb County, Illinois
ZIP code 60520 is located in Hinckley, Illinois, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 45.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 60520
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 $285,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,589.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,927
population
45.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60520 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60520
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hinckley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60511 Big Rock (5.5 mi)
60556 Waterman (6.5 mi)
60552 Somonauk (7.9 mi)
60115 Dekalb (9.6 mi)
60548 Sandwich (9.8 mi)
60554 Sugar Grove (9.9 mi)
60545 Plano (10.3 mi)
60112 Cortland (10.4 mi)
60151 Maple Park (10.5 mi)
60119 Elburn (10.7 mi)
60550 Shabbona (11.7 mi)
60512 Bristol (12.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,927 |
| Population density | 65 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7772 |
| Longitude | -88.6557 |
| 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 | 31.6% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,927
Population
65
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$87,589
Median household income
$39,170
Per capita income
$285,700
Median home value
$1,508
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
Unemployment
940
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
85
Under 5
78
90
5–9
84
132
10–14
121
138
15–19
128
117
20–24
108
117
25–34
108
201
35–44
186
168
45–54
156
171
55–59
158
111
60–64
103
110
65–74
101
69
75–84
63
12
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 797 | 27.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,130 | 72.8% |
| 65 and over | 367 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,635 | 86.8% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.6% | 40.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
1.2%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
9.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.3% |
| Median income | $87,589 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
40.8%
$300k–$500k
34.1%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $285,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,508 |
| Owner occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter occupied | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.9% |
| Electricity | 6.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.3% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 556 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 158 | 14.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 173 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 234 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 375 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 255 | 22.7% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 17.6% |
| Married | 46.2% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 41 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 306 | 38.9% |
| High school | 276 | 35.1% |
| College / grad school | 133 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Construction
17.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 149 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 25.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.9% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,764 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 31 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,846 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 2,822 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,404 | 82.1% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 81 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 48 | 59.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 436 | 14.9% |
| French | 423 | 14.5% |
| Polish | 384 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 90 | 3.1% |
| English | 23 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 19 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.6% |
| German | 6 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60520
What city is ZIP code 60520 in?
ZIP code 60520 is primarily assigned to Hinckley, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60520 in?
ZIP code 60520 falls within Dekalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60520?
ZIP code 60520 has an estimated population of 2,927 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60520?
The median home value in ZIP code 60520 is $285,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60520?
The median household income in ZIP code 60520 is $87,589, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60520 in?
ZIP code 60520 observes the CST timezone.