City

Island Lake, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥8,630Population
💰$94,613Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$244,000Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 19.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic19.6%
Black0.5%
Asian2.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,945 (34.2%)
Some College510 (9%)
Associates938 (16.5%)
Bachelors627 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,577 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,613 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$244,000 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,826/mo
Total Housing Units3,263
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Island Lake, IL

Island Lake is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,630 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Island Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,613 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Island Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,826 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Island Lake is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Island Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60042 8,630 $94,613 $244,000 $1,826 6.3% 38.8% 81.8%