Barrington, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60010
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,095
- 231/sq mi High-density area
- $177,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $638,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barrington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 231
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60010 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60010 (Barrington, IL) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 153.0 in 2023 to 161.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barrington, Lake County, Illinois, with 44,095 residents across 191.2 square miles, a density of 231 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60010 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,566 (122% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,825. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $638,100 (232% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,585.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60010 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barrington, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60010.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
405 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
286 establishments
- Construction
Construction
182 establishments
- Retail trade 159
Retail trade
159 establishments
- Finance and insurance 156
Finance and insurance
156 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60010, Barrington, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
44,095
Population
191.2
Area (sq mi)
231
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60010?
45.7
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
17.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$177,566
Median Household Income
+122% vs state ZIP avg
$82,825
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60010 ranks nationally
Barrington, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$177,566 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,341housing units
17,341
Total Housing Units
16,529
Occupied Units
812
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$638,100
Median Home Value
+232% vs state ZIP avg
$2,585
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60010 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 122 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 129 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 142 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 153 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 161 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,979 business establishments in ZIP 60010, employing approximately 19,028 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,237,629,000.
1,979
Businesses
19,028
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 405 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 286 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 182 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 159 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 156 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 115 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 104 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 96 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 2.4% |
| Information | 39 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 39 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 19 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60010 vs 60192 →
ZIP 60010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
44,095 residents
- 60107
Streamwood (60107)
39,927 residents
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
38,585 residents
- 60110
Carpentersville (60110)
38,557 residents
- 60169
Hoffman Estates (60169)
33,847 residents
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
32,193 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60192 16,343
Hoffman Estates (60192)
16,343 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
$177,566 median income
- 60192
Hoffman Estates (60192)
$153,495 median income
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
$132,949 median income
- 60067
Palatine (60067)
$125,446 median income
- 60013
Cary (60013)
$120,604 median income
- 60021
Fox River Grove (60021)
$119,176 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60107
Streamwood (60107)
$101,100 median income
- 60169
Hoffman Estates (60169)
$90,774 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60010 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60192 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 16,343 | 5.5 mi |
| 60021 | Fox River Grove, IL | 5,545 | 4.1 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 8.1 mi |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 26,872 | 6.0 mi |
| 60067 | Palatine, IL | 38,585 | 5.9 mi |
| 60107 | Streamwood, IL | 39,927 | 9.0 mi |
| 60169 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 33,847 | 7.4 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 6.6 mi |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 32,193 | 7.4 mi |
| 60195 | Schaumburg, IL | 4,769 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60010, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (44,095 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60010 in?
ZIP code 60010 (Barrington) is located in Lake County, Illinois. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60010?
ZIP code 60010 in Barrington, IL has a population of 44,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60010?
The median household income in ZIP 60010 is $177,566, which is 133% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60010?
The median home value in ZIP 60010 is $638,100, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60010 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60010?
ZIP code 60010 has 1,979 business establishments employing approximately 19,028 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60010 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (405), Health care and social assistance (286), Construction (182). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60010 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60010?
In ZIP code 60010, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60010 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60010?
In ZIP code 60010, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60010 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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