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Elgin, IL
City in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60120, 60123, 60124.
Population
114,934
Land area
38.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,011
ZIP codes
3
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Elgin at a glance
- Elgin is about 13 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $90,282, 8% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,000 (4% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,361 a month.
Local data for Elgin, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools39
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks25
- Post Offices3
- Parks54
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants262
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools10
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Elgin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,282
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$273,000
Median rent
$1,361/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (46,303), German Americans (13,105), Irish Americans (7,747).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
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
$278M
3,134 loans, 28,906 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elgin, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, 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° / 14°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Elgin
3 in or overlapping Elgin. Population shown
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West DundeeVillage | 3.3 mi | 4 |
| Sleepy HollowVillage | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| East DundeeVillage | 3.7 mi | 2.9 |
| South ElginVillage | 4.2 mi | 7.3 |
| StreamwoodVillage | 5.6 mi | 7.8 |
| CarpentersvilleVillage | 6 mi | 7.9 |
| WayneVillage | 6.4 mi | 5.7 |
| GilbertsVillage | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| BartlettVillage | 7.2 mi | 15.8 |
| South BarringtonVillage | 7.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Barrington HillsVillage | 7.9 mi | 27 |
| St. CharlesCity | 8 mi | 14.5 |
| Hoffman EstatesVillage | 8.3 mi | 20.5 |
| AlgonquinVillage | 8.5 mi | 12.5 |
| Hanover ParkVillage | 8.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Pingree GroveVillage | 9.1 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, IL in?
- Elgin is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Elgin, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elgin include 60120, 60123, 60124.
- What is the population of Elgin, IL?
- About 114,934 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include West Dundee (3.3 mi), Sleepy Hollow (3.6 mi), East Dundee (3.7 mi), South Elgin (4.2 mi), Streamwood (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023