The U.S. ZIP Code 60115 is associated with Dekalb, IL in DeKalb County. The current population estimate is 45,268. An estimated 38.9% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,577. The median age in the 60115 ZIP Code is 25.2 years, with 11.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $46,127, and an estimated 17% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60115 is $46,127, while the region's mean household income is $63,928. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,577. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60115 of $24,577 is approximately 31.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 17.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately80% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 60115 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.5% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 3.9% of 60115 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 60115, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 38.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.0% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60115, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 13.5% of 60115 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60115 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.8%), followed by Black or African American (16.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 60115, 82.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DeKalb County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.5% |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60115 are younger than average. The median age of 25.2 years in ZIP Code 60115 is approximately 33.86% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.5% of the population in 60115 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 60115 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 24.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60115 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60115 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60115, an estimated 17.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
In 60115, 66.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 28.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60115 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 60115 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60115 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60115 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 17.07¢/kWh | 12.42¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60115 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.17 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.74 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.69 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.94 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.59 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.87 | 1.78 | 5.46 |