| ZIP Code | 60084 |
|---|---|
| City | Wauconda |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 774 ft |
| Latitude | 42.269002 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.139094 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 259 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,272 (21%) |
| Some College | 1,371 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 1,533 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,213 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,170 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,907 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,267/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,811 |
| Vacant Units | 276 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,811 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 276 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 60084 is located in Wauconda, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 17,267, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 60084 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,907 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60084 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,267 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60084 is primarily White (73.46%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60084 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60084 in Wauconda, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,267 residents, a median household income of $104,907, and a median home value of $283,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.