Zip Code 60178
Sycamore, Illinois — Dekalb County
📍 ZIP code 60178 is in Sycamore, Dekalb County, Illinois.
ZIP code 60178 is located in Sycamore, Dekalb County, Illinois. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 21,709. The area code for ZIP code 60178 is 312.
Quick Answer
Zip code 60178 is in Sycamore, Illinois (Dekalb County). It has a population of 21,709, median household income of $88,314, and median home value of $262,700.
Population
21,709
Income
$88,314
Home Value
$262,700
Climate
83°F / 13°F
About Zip Code 60178
Zip code 60178 is located in Sycamore, Illinois, within Dekalb County. Home to approximately 21,709 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 853 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 312.
The median household income is $88,314 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $262,700, and the cost of living index is 100 (0% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 83°F while winters drop to 13°F. The area receives about 37 in of rain and 33 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 69.3 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
21,709
$88,314
$262,700
Central (CST/CDT)
312
853 ft
69.3 sq mi
37.8
9,151
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 60178 | 60112 | 60109 | 60135 | 60111 | 60151 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Sycamore, IL | Cortland, IL | Burlington, IL | Genoa, IL | Clare, IL | Elburn, IL |
| Population | 21,709 | 4,611 | 520 | 7,486 | 222 | 4,295 |
| Median Income | $88,314 | $79,506 | $81,528 | $87,935 | $110,357 | $121,667 |
| Home Value | $262,700 | $202,400 | $304,000 | $238,000 | $373,500 | $334,200 |
| Cost of Living | 100 | 83 | 101 | 92 | 131 | 136 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 31.8 | 35.3 | 35 | 57.6 | 42.1 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Sycamore's cost of living is 0% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
3.0x
Demographics
Zip code 60178 has a population of 21,709 people with a median age of 37.8. There are 9,151 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Sycamore (60178) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -2.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
83°F
13°F
37 in
33 in
Sycamore experiences warm summers with average highs around 83°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 13°F. With 33 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$262,700
Median Household Income
$88,314
With 9,151 housing units across 69.3 square miles, 60178 has a housing density of 132 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
42.0082°
Longitude
-88.6607°
Land Area
69.3 sq mi
Water Area
0.6 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 60178 (Sycamore, IL) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 60178's $88,314. A way to compare Sycamore to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 60178 (Sycamore, IL). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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People Also Ask
What zip code is Sycamore, Illinois?
Sycamore, Illinois uses zip code 60178.
What county is zip code 60178 in?
Zip code 60178 is located in Dekalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of zip code 60178?
The population of zip code 60178 is 21,709 with a median age of 37.8.
Is 60178 in Sycamore, Illinois?
Yes, zip code 60178 is in Sycamore, Dekalb County, Illinois. The area code is 312.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 60178 in?
Zip code 60178 is in Sycamore, Illinois. It is part of Dekalb County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 60178?
Zip code 60178 is a U.S. postal code in Sycamore, Illinois (Dekalb County). It has a population of 21,709 and covers 69.3 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 60178?
The population of zip code 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is 21,709 with a median age of 37.8. There are approximately 9,151 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 60178?
The median household income in zip code 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is $88,314 per year. The cost of living index is 100 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 60178?
The median home value in zip code 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is $262,700. The cost of living index is 100 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 60178 in?
Zip code 60178 is located in Dekalb County, Illinois. The primary city is Sycamore.
What is the area code for zip code 60178?
Zip code 60178 in Sycamore, IL uses area code 312. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 60178 a good place to live?
Zip code 60178 (Sycamore, IL) has a cost of living index of 100 (100 = national average), a median household income of $88,314, and median home values of $262,700. The median age is 37.8. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 60178?
The cost of living index for zip code 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This area is at the national average. Median home value: $262,700.
What schools serve zip code 60178?
Zip code 60178 in Sycamore, Illinois is served by the local school district of Dekalb County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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