City

Wadsworth, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥9,655Population
💰$111,912Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$286,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.6%Hispanic: 28.4%Black: 10.4%Asian: 9.4%Other: 2%Race
White49.6%
Hispanic28.4%
Black10.4%
Asian9.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,648 (26.9%)
Some College813 (13.3%)
Associates868 (14.2%)
Bachelors328 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree2,421 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,912 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$286,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,702/mo
Total Housing Units3,628
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
54%
About Wadsworth, IL

Wadsworth is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,655 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Wadsworth is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,912 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wadsworth is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,702 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wadsworth is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wadsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60083 9,655 $111,912 $286,400 $1,702 5.2% 44.9% 93.7%