Sycamore
City in DeKalb County, Illinois
Sycamore is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, with 18,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cortland, 4.2 miles S.
- 18,577residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.3 km²
- 1,832 / sq mipopulation density
- 60178ZIP code
About Sycamore
Sycamore is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It has a commercial district based and centered on Illinois Route 64. The population was 18,577 at the 2020 census, up from 17,419 at the 2010 census. Sycamore is the county seat of DeKalb County and was named after the sycamore tree.
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Living in Sycamore
- Median household income
- $84,120
- Median home value
- $265,700
- Median rent
- $1,140/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Sycamore had 18,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,832 per sq mi (707 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sycamore at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.14 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9967° N, 88.6772° W |
| ZIP code | 60178 |
| Official website | cityofsycamore.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1774223 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sycamore
- Cortland4.2 mi S
- DeKalb6.0 mi SW
- Genoa6.6 mi N
- Burlington6.8 mi NE
- Maple Park7.0 mi SE
- Virgil8.1 mi E
- Kingston8.5 mi NW
- Lily Lake10.9 mi E
- Kirkland10.9 mi NW
- Malta11.1 mi SW
- Hampshire12.1 mi NE
- Elburn13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore
What county is Sycamore in?
Sycamore is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sycamore, IL?
18,577 people lived in Sycamore at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sycamore, IL?
The ZIP code of Sycamore is 60178.
What is the elevation of Sycamore?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sycamore?
Cortland (4.2 mi), DeKalb (6.0 mi), Genoa (6.6 mi), Burlington (6.8 mi), Maple Park (7.0 mi).
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