| ZIP Code | 60031 |
|---|---|
| City | Gurnee |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 847 |
| Elevation | 732 ft |
| Latitude | 42.373189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.939664 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 353 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,526 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 2,222 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 3,193 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,928 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,075 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,008 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $322,300 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,601/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,796 |
| Vacant Units | 478 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,796 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 478 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 60031 is located in Gurnee, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 37,208, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 60031 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,008 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60031 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $322,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,601 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 60031 is majority White (61.43%). Residents are highly educated — 61.8% 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 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60031 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 60031 in Gurnee, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,208 residents, a median household income of $114,008, and a median home value of $322,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.