| ZIP Code | 60044 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Bluff |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 668 ft |
| Latitude | 42.288124 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.860081 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,096 (15.9%) |
| Some College | 296 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 510 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 415 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,500 (65.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,546 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $568,500 ▲ 104% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,672/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,599 |
| Vacant Units | 315 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,599 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 315 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 60044 is located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 10,289, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 60044 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,546 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60044 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $568,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,672 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 60044 is primarily White (75.56%). Residents are highly educated — 71.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60044 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 60044 in Lake Bluff, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,289 residents, a median household income of $127,546, and a median home value of $568,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.