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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60548

DeKalb County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$323,562[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.4%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+13.9%
vs metro
-4.0%
vs state
+69.2%
ZIP 60548 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60548 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 60548 is worth $323,562 — 4.0% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,250 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,250[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,082[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for DeKalb County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
11,721[3]
Median household income
$82,957[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of DeKalb County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-92[5]
Moved in
3,061
Moved out
3,153

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Sandwich Community High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Sandwich CUSD 430

    549 students

  • Sandwich Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Sandwich CUSD 430

    429 students

  • Herman E Dummer

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Sandwich CUSD 430

    254 students

  • Lynn G Haskin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Sandwich CUSD 430

    232 students

  • Prairie View Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Sandwich CUSD 430

    197 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$15,000

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,636
Loan principal$258,850
Down payment$64,712
Total interest paid$330,149

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.93
Monthly cost to own$2,413
Monthly rent$1,250

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
98th percentile[1]
Rental yield
9th percentile[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60548?
The typical home in 60548 is worth $323,562, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60548?
Home values in 60548 are up 8.4% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60548?
A typical home in 60548 rents for about $1,250 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 60548?
The effective property tax rate in 60548 is 1.9% — roughly $6,082 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60548?
ZIP code 60548 has a population of 11,721 and a median household income of $82,957.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $324,123
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Johnsburg, IL

    Typical home
    $324,512
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Des Plaines, IL

    Typical home
    $324,529
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Glendale Heights, IL

    Typical home
    $322,490
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $324,930
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Somonauk, IL

    Typical home
    $324,983
    Gross yield

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