| ZIP Code | 60030 |
|---|---|
| City | Grayslake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 796 ft |
| Latitude | 42.335635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.046782 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.2% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 102 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,293 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 2,205 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 2,994 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,601 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,914 (49.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,920 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $276,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,526/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,006 |
| Vacant Units | 762 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,006 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 762 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 60030 is located in Grayslake, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 35,579, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 60030 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,920 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60030 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $276,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,526 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 60030 is primarily White (73.55%). Residents are highly educated — 60.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60030 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 60030 in Grayslake, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,579 residents, a median household income of $104,920, and a median home value of $276,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.