City

Gurnee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥37,208Population
💰$114,008Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$322,300Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 6.7%Asian: 12.3%Other: 3%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic15.8%
Black6.7%
Asian12.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma353 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,526 (14.5%)
Some College2,222 (9.1%)
Associates3,193 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,928 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree13,075 (53.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 14.5%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 53.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad14.5%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate53.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,008 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$322,300 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,601/mo
Total Housing Units14,796
Vacant Units478

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
52%
About Gurnee, IL

Gurnee is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Gurnee is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,008 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gurnee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,601 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gurnee is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (61.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gurnee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60031 37,208 $114,008 $322,300 $1,601 4.5% 61.8% 76.4%