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Hinckley, IL
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Population
2,331
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,717
ZIP codes
0
Hinckley and its ZIP codes
Hinckley at a glance
- Hinckley is about 12 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,823, 4% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,700 (11% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,355 a month.
Local data for Hinckley, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hinckley, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,823
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$291,700
Median rent
$1,355/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (602), Irish Americans (428), Norwegian Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Hinckley.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
Hinckley, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hinckley, 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
84° / 15°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hinckley, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Hinckley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatermanVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| KanevilleVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Big RockVillage | 7.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 7.9 mi | 10.5 |
| SandwichCity | 8.2 mi | 4.7 |
| SomonaukVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.5 |
| PlanoCity | 9.5 mi | 9 |
| Maple ParkVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.3 |
| YorkvilleCity | 10 mi | 20.1 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| CortlandTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ElburnVillage | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| DeKalbCity | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| ShabbonaVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| MillbrookVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hinckley, IL in?
- Hinckley is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Hinckley, IL?
- About 2,331 people live in Hinckley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hinckley?
- Nearby places include Waterman (6.7 mi), Kaneville (7.3 mi), Big Rock (7.6 mi), Sugar Grove (7.9 mi), Sandwich (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023