| ZIP Code | 60061 |
|---|---|
| City | Vernon Hills |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 688 ft |
| Latitude | 42.232851 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.95893 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.6% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,255 (12.3%) |
| Some College | 692 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 1,963 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,088 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,273 (66.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,588 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $390,300 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,862/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,649 |
| Vacant Units | 554 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,649 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 554 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 60061 is located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 27,883, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 60061 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,588 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60061 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $390,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,862 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 60061 is majority White (57.33%). Residents are highly educated — 72.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60061 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — 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 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 60061 in Vernon Hills, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,883 residents, a median household income of $121,588, and a median home value of $390,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.