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Gilberts, IL
Village in Kane County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60136.
Population
8,606
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,568
ZIP codes
1
Gilberts and its ZIP codes
Gilberts at a glance
- Gilberts is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 250th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $146,333, 75% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,300 (32% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,901 a month.
Local data for Gilberts, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilberts, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,333
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$347,300
Median rent
$1,901/mo
Homeownership
94.8%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,149), Mexican Americans (1,556), Italian Americans (1,023).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Gilberts.
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
$29.9M
276 loans, 2,865 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gilberts, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilberts, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilberts, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gilberts
1 in or overlapping Gilberts. Population shown
Cities near Gilberts
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarpentersvilleVillage | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Sleepy HollowVillage | 3.2 mi | 2 |
| AlgonquinVillage | 4.3 mi | 12.5 |
| Pingree GroveVillage | 4.4 mi | 4 |
| HuntleyVillage | 4.4 mi | 14.7 |
| West DundeeVillage | 4.5 mi | 4 |
| East DundeeVillage | 6.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake in the HillsVillage | 6.2 mi | 10.2 |
| ElginCity | 6.5 mi | 38.2 |
| Trout ValleyVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| LakewoodVillage | 8.3 mi | 4.6 |
| HampshireVillage | 8.6 mi | 10 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 8.8 mi | 19 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Barrington HillsVillage | 9.2 mi | 27 |
| South ElginVillage | 9.2 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilberts, IL in?
- Gilberts is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Gilberts, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gilberts include 60136.
- What is the population of Gilberts, IL?
- About 8,606 people live in Gilberts, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilberts?
- Nearby places include Carpentersville (2.5 mi), Sleepy Hollow (3.2 mi), Algonquin (4.3 mi), Pingree Grove (4.4 mi), Huntley (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023