City

Barrington, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥45,970Population
💰$175,050Median HH Income▲ 129% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$622,900Median Home Value▲ 123% above avg
🎓75.3%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 14.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.7%
Asian14.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads75.3% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma237 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,890 (9.5%)
Some College1,376 (4.5%)
Associates3,034 (9.9%)
Bachelors1,577 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree21,393 (70.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 9.5%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 70.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad9.5%
Some College4.5%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate70.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$175,050 ▲ 129% above avg
Median Home Value$622,900 ▲ 123% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,459/mo
Total Housing Units17,621
Vacant Units990

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Barrington, IL

Barrington is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 45,970 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Barrington is a affluent community. The median household income of $175,050 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barrington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $622,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,459 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barrington is highly educated. 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.24%).

Barrington, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Barrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60010 45,970 $175,050 $622,900 $2,459 3.4% 75.3% 88.1%