| ZIP Code | 60046 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Villa |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 825 ft |
| Latitude | 42.415962 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.065351 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 278 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,007 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 2,554 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 3,198 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,641 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,245 (42.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,376 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,645/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,544 |
| Vacant Units | 474 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,544 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 474 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 60046 is located in Lake Villa, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 34,708, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 60046 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,376 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60046 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $282,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,645 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 60046 is majority White (69.61%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60046 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 60046 in Lake Villa, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,708 residents, a median household income of $122,376, and a median home value of $282,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.