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DeKalb, IL
City in DeKalb County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60115.
Population
40,443
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,309
ZIP codes
1
DeKalb and its ZIP codes
DeKalb at a glance
- DeKalb is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 41st among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $46,481, 44% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,700 (22% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,029 a month.
Local data for DeKalb, IL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants139
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
DeKalb, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,481
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$1,029/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,677), Irish Americans (6,661), Mexican Americans (6,549).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for DeKalb.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,423
36,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$551M
FY 2026, $5,487 per person
PPP loans
$67M
1,665 loans, 7,806 jobs reported
How people get to work
DeKalb, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeKalb, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeKalb, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in DeKalb
1 in or overlapping DeKalb. Population shown
Cities near DeKalb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CortlandTown | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| MaltaVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| SycamoreCity | 6.5 mi | 10.1 |
| Maple ParkVillage | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| CrestonVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| WatermanVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| VirgilVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| GenoaCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HinckleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| KingstonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| KirklandVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ShabbonaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| LeeVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KanevilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| StewardVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeKalb, IL in?
- DeKalb is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in DeKalb, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping DeKalb include 60115.
- What is the population of DeKalb, IL?
- About 40,443 people live in DeKalb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeKalb?
- Nearby places include Cortland (3.3 mi), Malta (5.4 mi), Sycamore (6.5 mi), Maple Park (8.4 mi), Creston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023