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Sycamore, IL
City in DeKalb County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60178.
Population
18,559
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,834
ZIP codes
1
Sycamore and its ZIP codes
Sycamore at a glance
- Sycamore is about 8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 135th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $84,120, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,700 and median rent is $1,140 a month.
Local data for Sycamore, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sycamore, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,120
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$265,700
Median rent
$1,140/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
46.0%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,150), Irish Americans (2,864), Italian Americans (1,463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Sycamore.
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
How people get to work
Sycamore, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sycamore, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sycamore, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Sycamore
1 in or overlapping Sycamore. Population shown
Cities near Sycamore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CortlandTown | 5.1 mi | 3.6 |
| DeKalbCity | 6.5 mi | 17.5 |
| GenoaCity | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 7.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Maple ParkVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| VirgilVillage | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| KingstonVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| MaltaVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lily LakeVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| KirklandVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| HampshireVillage | 11 mi | 10 |
| ElburnVillage | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Pingree GroveVillage | 13 mi | 4 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RileyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KanevilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sycamore, IL in?
- Sycamore is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Sycamore, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sycamore include 60178.
- What is the population of Sycamore, IL?
- About 18,559 people live in Sycamore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sycamore?
- Nearby places include Cortland (5.1 mi), DeKalb (6.5 mi), Genoa (6.6 mi), Burlington (7.1 mi), Maple Park (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023