ZIP Code 60010
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Barrington · Lake County · Illinois
- Population
- 44,095
- Median income
- $177,566
- Median home value
- $638,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.6%
- Land area
- 191.2 sq mi
231/sq mi
▲ 133% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 129% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60010 in Barrington, Illinois has a population of 44,095. The median household income is $177,566, which is 133% above the national average. Median home value is $638,100, 129% above the US average. 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.2 square miles in Barrington, Lake County, Illinois. The area is home to 44,095 residents, producing a population density of 231 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60010 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60010 sits at $177,566 (122% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $82,825. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $638,100 (232% above the state average) with median rent at $2,585 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60010 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$82,825
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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