Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10,460 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 91,090 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 41,910 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 58,351 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 32,161 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 226,500 (49.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,136 ▲ 56% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,231 ▲ 30% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,642/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 283,462 |
| Vacant Units | 13,800 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lake County is located in Illinois and encompasses 33 ZIP codes spanning 29 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 745,868 residents. With a median age of 39.63, it is a middle-aged county.
Lake County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $119,136 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Lake County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $362,231 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,641. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lake County are majority White (57.7%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Lake County, IL is a upper-middle-income area in Illinois. The 33 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60002 | Antioch | 24,396 | $109,047 | $287,800 | $1,176 | 7.0% | 46.3% |
| 60010 | Barrington | 45,970 | $175,050 | $622,900 | $2,459 | 3.4% | 75.3% |
| 60089 | Buffalo Grove | 42,781 | $129,932 | $393,000 | $2,042 | 2.5% | 73.7% |
| 60015 | Deerfield | 27,720 | $186,786 | $602,700 | $2,284 | 2.2% | 83.2% |
| 60020 | Fox Lake | 10,846 | $71,028 | $215,700 | $1,228 | 6.0% | 36.5% |
| 60030 | Grayslake | 35,579 | $104,920 | $276,800 | $1,526 | 5.3% | 60.2% |
| 60088 | Great Lakes | 14,269 | $62,557 | — | $1,832 | 2.3% | 32.0% |
| 60031 | Gurnee | 37,208 | $114,008 | $322,300 | $1,601 | 4.5% | 61.8% |
| 60035 | Highland Park | 30,236 | $161,811 | $594,600 | $1,903 | 3.3% | 80.3% |
| 60040 | Highwood | 5,243 | $101,862 | $454,500 | $1,800 | 5.9% | 48.8% |
| 60041 | Ingleside | 8,920 | $91,569 | $241,100 | $976 | 5.5% | 37.9% |
| 60042 | Island Lake | 8,630 | $94,613 | $244,000 | $1,826 | 6.3% | 38.8% |
| 60044 | Lake Bluff | 10,289 | $127,546 | $568,500 | $1,672 | 2.1% | 71.4% |
| 60045 | Lake Forest | 20,957 | $225,551 | $899,200 | $2,321 | 2.1% | 84.2% |
| 60046 | Lake Villa | 34,708 | $122,376 | $282,500 | $1,645 | 5.9% | 49.7% |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich | 44,100 | $173,043 | $510,000 | $1,817 | 3.6% | 72.2% |
| 60048 | Libertyville | 28,945 | $169,283 | $535,100 | $1,569 | 3.1% | 75.6% |
| 60069 | Lincolnshire | 8,728 | $157,366 | $569,900 | $2,682 | 2.2% | 75.3% |
| 60060 | Mundelein | 37,146 | $110,463 | $299,200 | $1,552 | 3.3% | 52.2% |
| 60064 | North Chicago | 15,047 | $49,256 | $139,900 | $1,069 | 9.0% | 25.6% |
| 60073 | Round Lake | 62,000 | $95,457 | $215,200 | $1,461 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| 60061 | Vernon Hills | 27,883 | $121,588 | $390,300 | $1,862 | 3.8% | 72.6% |
| 60083 | Wadsworth | 9,655 | $111,912 | $286,400 | $1,702 | 5.2% | 44.9% |
| 60084 | Wauconda | 17,267 | $104,907 | $283,300 | $1,267 | 4.1% | 49.8% |
| 60085 | Waukegan | 72,763 | $64,330 | $164,800 | $1,133 | 6.2% | 28.9% |
| 60087 | Waukegan | 27,428 | $79,162 | $185,800 | $1,294 | 6.8% | 27.6% |
| 60096 | Winthrop Harbor | 6,626 | $94,115 | $238,000 | $1,262 | 12.9% | 34.6% |
| 60099 | Zion | 30,485 | $65,647 | $190,300 | $1,131 | 7.8% | 25.8% |