City

North Chicago, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥15,047Population
💰$49,256Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂29.6Median Age
🏠$139,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.5%Hispanic: 53.6%Black: 30.4%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White10.5%
Hispanic53.6%
Black30.4%
Asian2.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma403 (5.5%)
HS Graduate3,071 (41.7%)
Some College811 (11%)
Associates1,195 (16.2%)
Bachelors572 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,316 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 11%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.2%Renter: 57.8%Tenure
Owner42.2%
Renter57.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,256 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$139,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units5,801
Vacant Units624

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About North Chicago, IL

North Chicago is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,047 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.6 years.

Economically, North Chicago is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,256 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in North Chicago is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month.

The population of North Chicago is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.57%).

North Chicago, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Chicago
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60064 15,047 $49,256 $139,900 $1,069 9.0% 25.6% 42.2%

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