DeKalb
City in DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, with 40,290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cortland, 3.1 miles E.
- 40,290residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.1 km²
- 2,263 / sq mipopulation density
- 60115main ZIP code (2 in total)
About DeKalb
DeKalb ( dih-KALB) is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 census. The city is named after decorated Franconian-French war hero Johann de Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War.
Founded in 1856, DeKalb became important in the development and manufacture of barbed wire, especially for agriculture and raising livestock. While agricultural-related industries remain a facet of the city, along with health and services, the city's largest employer in the 21st century is Northern Illinois University, founded in 1895. DeKalb is about 65 miles (105 km) west of downtown Chicago.
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Living in DeKalb
- Median household income
- $46,481
- Median home value
- $204,700
- Median rent
- $1,029/mo
- Median age
- 26.1
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DeKalb had 40,290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,263 per sq mi (874 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
DeKalb at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,290 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.80 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9282° N, 88.7476° W |
| ZIP codes | 60115, 60112 |
| Official website | cityofdekalb.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1719161 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near DeKalb
- Cortland3.1 mi E
- Sycamore6.0 mi NE
- Malta6.4 mi W
- Maple Park7.4 mi E
- Waterman11.3 mi S
- Virgil11.4 mi E
- Genoa11.6 mi N
- Creston11.7 mi W
- Kingston12.0 mi N
- Hinckley12.2 mi SE
- Kirkland12.3 mi NW
- Burlington12.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about DeKalb
What county is DeKalb in?
DeKalb is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of DeKalb, IL?
40,290 people lived in DeKalb at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of DeKalb, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60115. Other ZIP codes: 60112.
What is the elevation of DeKalb?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near DeKalb?
Cortland (3.1 mi), Sycamore (6.0 mi), Malta (6.4 mi), Maple Park (7.4 mi), Waterman (11.3 mi).
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