ZIP Code 60178 - Sycamore Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 60178 is located in Sycamore Illinois. Portions of 60178 are also in DeKalb and Burlington and Cortland and Sycamore Township and Cortland Township and Mayfield Township and DeKalb Township and Burlington Township and Genoa Township and Hampshire Township. 60178 is primarily within DeKalb County, with some portions in Kane County. Regionally, 60178 is located in Metro Chicago.
ZIP Code 60178 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sycamore |
| Primary County | DeKalb County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 21,996 |
| Area Code(s) | 224 / 779 / 815 / 847 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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60178 Demographics
60178 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 60178 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60178 is White. The current unemployment level in 60178 is 5.2%.
| Population | 21,996 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 314 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,664 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,489 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $446,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.25% |
60178 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,811 | 88.49% |
| Black | 714 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,622 | 7.24% |
| Asian | 241 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60178 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,916 | 84.23% |
| Black | 133 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 9.79% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60178 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,033 | 7.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,239 | 23.47% |
| High School Diploma | 3,099 | 22.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 190 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 533 | 3.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,394 | 17.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,375 | 9.96% |
| Masters Degree | 1,311 | 9.5% |
| Professional Degree | 370 | 2.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 259 | 1.88% |
60178 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.0069313, -88.67965698 |
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| Region | Metro Chicago |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
60178 Schools
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60178 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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