City

Lake Bluff, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥10,289Population
💰$127,546Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$568,500Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓71.4%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 2%Asian: 9.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Black2.0%
Asian9.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads71.4% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1%)
HS Graduate1,096 (15.9%)
Some College296 (4.3%)
Associates510 (7.4%)
Bachelors415 (6%)
Graduate Degree4,500 (65.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 65.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College4.3%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate65.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,546 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$568,500 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,672/mo
Total Housing Units4,599
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Lake Bluff, IL

Lake Bluff is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,289 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Lake Bluff is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,546 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Bluff is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,672 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Bluff is highly educated. 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Bluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60044 10,289 $127,546 $568,500 $1,672 2.1% 71.4% 68.9%