| ZIP Code | 60073 |
|---|---|
| City | Round Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 789 ft |
| Latitude | 42.354458 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.102421 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.10 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,867 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,043 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 4,558 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 5,098 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,697 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,220 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,457 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,200 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,461/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,864 |
| Vacant Units | 934 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 934 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
ZIP code 60073 is located in Round Lake, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 62,000, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 60073 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,457 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60073 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,461 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 60073 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60073 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 60073 in Round Lake, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 62,000 residents, a median household income of $95,457, and a median home value of $215,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.