City

Fox Lake, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥10,846Population
💰$71,028Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$215,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Black3.4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,569 (32.2%)
Some College1,125 (14.1%)
Associates1,328 (16.6%)
Bachelors748 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,165 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,028 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,228/mo
Total Housing Units5,523
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Fox Lake, IL

Fox Lake is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,846 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Fox Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,028 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fox Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,228 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fox Lake is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.41%).

Fox Lake, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Fox Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60020 10,846 $71,028 $215,700 $1,228 6.0% 36.5% 72.0%