| ZIP Code | 60088 |
|---|---|
| City | Great Lakes |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 661 ft |
| Latitude | 42.309632 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.844061 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 872 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 361 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 1,264 (34.2%) |
| Bachelors | 499 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 684 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,557 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,832/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,478 |
| Vacant Units | 145 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,478 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 145 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 60088 is located in Great Lakes, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 14,269, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21 years. Economically, 60088 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,557 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,832 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 60088 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.7%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%.
The unemployment rate in 60088 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 60088 in Great Lakes, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community.