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Big Rock, IL
Village in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60511.
Population
1,548
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
1
Big Rock and its ZIP codes
Big Rock at a glance
- Big Rock is 57% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $162,854 a year, 95% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,900 (28% above Illinois).
Local data for Big Rock, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Rock, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$162,854
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$337,900
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (327), Mexican Americans (135), Irish Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Big Rock.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,029
213,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.4B
FY 2026, $6,498 per person
PPP loans
$25.4M
95 loans, 2,201 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Rock, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.3%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home35.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Rock, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,079
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
634
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Rock, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Big Rock
1 in or overlapping Big Rock. Population shown
Cities near Big Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar GroveVillage | 2.1 mi | 10.5 |
| YorkvilleCity | 2.7 mi | 20.1 |
| PlanoCity | 3.8 mi | 9 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| KanevilleVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HinckleyVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| SandwichCity | 8.4 mi | 4.7 |
| AuroraCity | 8.5 mi | 45.1 |
| Boulder HillCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| OswegoVillage | 9.3 mi | 15.8 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 9.7 mi | 10 |
| North AuroraVillage | 9.7 mi | 7.6 |
| MillbrookVillage | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| ElburnVillage | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| SomonaukVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| BataviaCity | 12 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Rock, IL in?
- Big Rock is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Rock, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Rock include 60511.
- What is the population of Big Rock, IL?
- About 1,548 people live in Big Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Rock?
- Nearby places include Sugar Grove (2.1 mi), Yorkville (2.7 mi), Plano (3.8 mi), Prestbury (5 mi), Kaneville (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023