| ZIP Code | 60089 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 312/464/630/708/847 |
| Elevation | 679 ft |
| Latitude | 42.167231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.964063 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.7% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 254 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,037 (10.9%) |
| Some College | 1,478 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 2,562 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,054 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,528 (66.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $129,932 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,000 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,042/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,551 |
| Vacant Units | 499 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,551 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 499 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 60089 is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, within Lake County. With a population of 42,781, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 60089 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $129,932 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60089 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,042 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 60089 is majority White (58.56%). Residents are highly educated — 73.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60089 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 60089 in Buffalo Grove, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 42,781 residents, a median household income of $129,932, and a median home value of $393,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.