| ZIP Code | 60085 |
|---|---|
| City | Waukegan |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 689 ft |
| Latitude | 42.354935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.860761 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 16.9% ▲ 69% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.9% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,945 (7.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,668 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 5,465 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 5,309 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,676 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,441 (21.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,330 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,800 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,133/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 26,781 |
| Vacant Units | 1,267 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26,781 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,267 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 60085 is located in Waukegan, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 72,763, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 60085 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,330 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60085 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,133 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.6%) and renters (53.4%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 60085 is majority Hispanic (62.30%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.9%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60085 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 60085 in Waukegan, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 72,763 residents, a median household income of $64,330, and a median home value of $164,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.