ZIP Code 60120 Demographics & Data

Elgin, IL (ZIP Code 60120) Snapshot

Illinois

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 60120

The U.S. ZIP Code 60120 is associated with Elgin, IL in Kane County. The current population estimate is 50,573. An estimated 17.6% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,158. The median age in the 60120 ZIP Code is 33.4 years, with 13.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $61,470.

Population in 60120

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 60120 is 50,573.

Elgin, IL

The 60120 ZIP Code is associated with Elgin, IL in Kane County.

Area Codes associated with 60120

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 60120 include 224, 630, and 847.

Sunrise / Sunset in 60120

Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 4:22 pm
Sunrise in 60120 7:15 am
Sunrise in 60120 4:22 pm

Weather forecast for 60120

Today's forecast for 60120: Sunny. High near 35, with temperatures falling to around 33 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 60120

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 60120 Fair

Internet in 60120

Approximately 92.7% of households in ZIP Code 60120 have a computer, while about 83.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 60120

In ZIP Code 60120, females make up an estimated 50.4% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.6%.

Health Insurance in 60120

Approximately 21.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 60120 (Elgin, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 60120

The median household income in ZIP Code 60120 is $61,470, while the region's mean household income is $75,388. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,158. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60120 of $24,158 is approximately 32.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 10.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately9.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 60120 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.0% of 60120 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 60120

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.7%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 60120

In ZIP Code 60120, 71.5% of the population graduated high school, while 17.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.0% in this Kane County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 60120

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 17.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.0%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 11.6%
Graduate or professional degree 6.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 60120

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60120, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 59.9% of 60120 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60120 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.0%), followed by Some other race (30.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 60120

Industry Percent
White 59.0%
Black or African American 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 30.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 60120

In ZIP Code 60120, 41.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 52.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kane County region.

Language Spoken in 60120

Language Spoken Percent
English only 41.8%
Spanish 52.8%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.3%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 60120

Residents of ZIP Code 60120 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 60120 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 60120 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 60120 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 60120

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.8%
5 to 9 years 6.6%
10 to 14 years 7.9%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 7.3%
25 to 34 years 14.4%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 6.5%
75 to 84 years 2.9%
85 years and over 0.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 60120 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 60120

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 60120 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60120 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60120 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 60120

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 60120

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 60120

The median home value in ZIP Code 60120 in January 2025 comes in at $277,715. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $273,452 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $261,070 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60120, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kane County region.

Home Values in 60120

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $277,715
Dec 2024 $276,688
Nov 2024 $275,608
Oct 2024 $274,866
Sep 2024 $274,288
Aug 2024 $273,452
Jul 2024 $272,223
Jun 2024 $270,850
May 2024 $269,051
Apr 2024 $266,565
Mar 2024 $263,698
Feb 2024 $261,070

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 60120

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 30.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 60120

In 60120, 69.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.4 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60120 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 60120 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 60120

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 22.0%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.6%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 1.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 60120 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60120 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes electricity rates in 60120 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 60120

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 60120 10.44¢/kWh 4.05¢/kWh 1.39¢/kWh
Illinois 19.05¢/kWh 14.03¢/kWh 10.88¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 60120

Month ZIP Code 60120 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.19 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.92 3 6.31
Mar 4.8 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.25 5.13 7.3
May 5.49 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.89 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.01 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.76 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.43 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.87 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 60120. This visualizes solar power levels in 60120 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.