Fox Lake, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60020
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,825
- 822/sq mi High-density area
- $73,949
- Median income Near-median income area
- $226,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fox Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 822
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60020 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fox Lake, Lake County, Illinois, home to 9,825 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 822 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60020 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,949 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,019. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $226,200 (18% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,221.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60020 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 60020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fox Lake, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60020.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 60020, Fox Lake, 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
9,825
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
822
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60020?
44.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
10.7%
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?
$73,949
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$44,019
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60020 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Fox Lake, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,949 48th percentile higher than 48% of 1,334 Illinois 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
5,773housing units
5,773
Total Housing Units
5,120
Occupied Units
653
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,200
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,221
Median Rent
1983
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60020 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 123 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 140 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 160 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 181 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 183 |
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 250 business establishments in ZIP 60020, employing approximately 2,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,186,000.
250
Businesses
2,216
Employees
$102.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 28 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.0% |
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 60020 vs 60041 →
ZIP 60020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
60,002 residents
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
35,111 residents
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
25,192 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60081 10,079
Spring Grove (60081)
10,079 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 60041 9,250
Ingleside (60041)
9,250 residents
- 60042 8,547
Island Lake (60042)
8,547 residents
- 53179 6,310
Trevor (53179)
6,310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60020 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
$126,042 median income
- 60072
Ringwood (60072)
$119,375 median income
- 60081
Spring Grove (60081)
$116,706 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
- 60042
Island Lake (60042)
$99,917 median income
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
$98,514 median income
- 53179
Trevor (53179)
$94,460 median income
- 60041
Ingleside (60041)
$93,396 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60020 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 2.0 mi |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 25,192 | 3.7 mi |
| 60081 | Spring Grove, IL | 10,079 | 4.8 mi |
| 60073 | Round Lake, IL | 60,002 | 4.6 mi |
| 53192 | Wilmot, WI | 217 | 7.9 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 7.9 mi |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 35,111 | 6.2 mi |
| 60072 | Ringwood, IL | 928 | 6.6 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 8.8 mi |
| 53179 | Trevor, WI | 6,310 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60020, 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 (9,825 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 60020 in?
ZIP code 60020 (Fox Lake) 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 60020?
ZIP code 60020 in Fox Lake, IL has a population of 9,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60020?
The median household income in ZIP 60020 is $73,949, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60020?
The median home value in ZIP 60020 is $226,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60020 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60020?
ZIP code 60020 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 2,216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60020 are: Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (39), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60020 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 60020?
In ZIP code 60020, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 60020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60020 is 35.3 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 60020?
In ZIP code 60020, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60020 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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