City

Deerfield, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥27,720Population
💰$186,786Median HH Income▲ 145% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$602,700Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓83.2%College Grads▲ 115% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 8.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.1%
Asian8.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads83.2% ▲ 115% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,114 (6.1%)
Some College581 (3.2%)
Associates1,320 (7.3%)
Bachelors586 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree14,530 (80%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 6.1%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 80%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad6.1%
Some College3.2%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate80.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$186,786 ▲ 145% above avg
Median Home Value$602,700 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,284/mo
Total Housing Units10,657
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
47%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Deerfield, IL

Deerfield is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Deerfield is a affluent community. The median household income of $186,786 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Deerfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $602,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,284 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deerfield is highly educated. 83.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (84.07%).

Deerfield, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Deerfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60015 27,720 $186,786 $602,700 $2,284 2.2% 83.2% 84.9%