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Sandwich, IL
City in DeKalb County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60548.
Population
7,219
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,524
ZIP codes
1
Sandwich and its ZIP codes
Sandwich at a glance
- Sandwich is about 6.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 279th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $80,768, 3% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,700 and median rent is $1,029 a month.
Local data for Sandwich, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandwich, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,768
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,029/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,693), Irish Americans (974), Mexican Americans (630).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Sandwich.
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
$17.62M
326 loans, 2,443 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sandwich, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandwich, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandwich, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sandwich
1 in or overlapping Sandwich. Population shown
Cities near Sandwich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomonaukVillage | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| MillbrookVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| MillingtonVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| PlanoCity | 6.5 mi | 9 |
| HinckleyVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Big RockVillage | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| NewarkVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| SheridanVillage | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| YorkvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 20.1 |
| LelandVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 10 mi | 10.5 |
| WatermanVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SerenaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KanevilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandwich, IL in?
- Sandwich is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Sandwich, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandwich include 60548.
- What is the population of Sandwich, IL?
- About 7,219 people live in Sandwich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandwich?
- Nearby places include Somonauk (3.4 mi), Lake Holiday (3.8 mi), Millbrook (5.6 mi), Millington (6.4 mi), Plano (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023