City

Winthrop Harbor, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Illinois

👥6,626Population
💰$94,115Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$238,000Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic13.8%
Black3.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,687 (35%)
Some College802 (16.6%)
Associates643 (13.3%)
Bachelors611 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,057 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College16.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,115 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$238,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,262/mo
Total Housing Units2,930
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Winthrop Harbor, IL

Winthrop Harbor is a city in Illinois, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,626 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Winthrop Harbor is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,115 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Winthrop Harbor is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,262 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winthrop Harbor is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winthrop Harbor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60096 6,626 $94,115 $238,000 $1,262 12.9% 34.6% 85.6%