City

Hinckley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥2,966Population
💰$83,380Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$292,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 186% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 186% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate380 (21.4%)
Some College266 (15%)
Associates354 (19.9%)
Bachelors234 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree536 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,380 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$292,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,333/mo
Total Housing Units1,212
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Hinckley, IL

Hinckley is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,966 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Hinckley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,380 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hinckley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,333 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hinckley is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.5%).

Hinckley, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Hinckley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60520 2,966 $83,380 $292,600 $1,333 14.0% 43.3% 78.6%