City

Wauconda, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥17,267Population
💰$104,907Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$283,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 4.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic17.8%
Black0.4%
Asian4.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma259 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,272 (21%)
Some College1,371 (12.7%)
Associates1,533 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,213 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree4,170 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,907 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$283,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,267/mo
Total Housing Units6,811
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Wauconda, IL

Wauconda is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,267 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Wauconda is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,907 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wauconda is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,267 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wauconda is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wauconda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60084 17,267 $104,907 $283,300 $1,267 4.1% 49.8% 80.2%