City

Round Lake, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥62,000Population
💰$95,457Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$215,200Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.4%Hispanic: 44.6%Black: 4.1%Asian: 6.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White40.4%
Hispanic44.6%
Black4.1%
Asian6.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma1,867 (5.4%)
HS Graduate10,043 (29.1%)
Some College4,558 (13.2%)
Associates5,098 (14.8%)
Bachelors2,697 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree10,220 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,457 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$215,200 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,461/mo
Total Housing Units20,864
Vacant Units934

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Round Lake, IL

Round Lake is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 62,000 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Round Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,457 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Round Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,461 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Round Lake is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Round Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60073 62,000 $95,457 $215,200 $1,461 6.9% 37.5% 78.2%