Grayslake, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60030
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,056
- 543/sq mi High-density area
- $104,795
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grayslake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 543
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60030 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 60030 (Grayslake, IL) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.2 in 2023 to 179.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60030 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, with 36,056 residents across 66.4 square miles, a density of 543 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,795 (31% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,938. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,400 (52% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,553.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60030 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 60030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayslake, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60030.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 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 60030, Grayslake, 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
36,056
Population
66.4
Area (sq mi)
543
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60030?
41.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
9.6%
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?
$104,795
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$53,938
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60030 ranks nationally
Grayslake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,795 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
15,026housing units
15,026
Total Housing Units
14,391
Occupied Units
635
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,400
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,553
Median Rent
1993
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60030 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 118 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 130 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 148 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 166 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 180 |
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 854 business establishments in ZIP 60030, employing approximately 8,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,271,000.
854
Businesses
8,202
Employees
$394.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 105 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60030 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
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
41,669 residents
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
37,947 residents
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
37,189 residents
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
36,056 residents
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
35,111 residents
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
29,095 residents
- 60061
Vernon Hills (60061)
25,748 residents
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
24,299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60030 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
$176,081 median income
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
$173,975 median income
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
$126,042 median income
- 60061
Vernon Hills (60061)
$124,468 median income
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
$111,034 median income
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
$110,335 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
$104,981 median income
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
$104,795 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60030 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60060 | Mundelein, IL | 37,189 | 4.6 mi |
| 60073 | Round Lake, IL | 60,002 | 3.4 mi |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 35,111 | 5.5 mi |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich, IL | 41,669 | 9.3 mi |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 29,095 | 5.6 mi |
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 37,947 | 5.9 mi |
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 6.1 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 6.8 mi |
| 60002 | Antioch, IL | 24,299 | 9.4 mi |
| 60061 | Vernon Hills, IL | 25,748 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60030, 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 (36,056 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 60030 in?
ZIP code 60030 (Grayslake) 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 60030?
ZIP code 60030 in Grayslake, IL has a population of 36,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60030?
The median household income in ZIP 60030 is $104,795, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60030?
The median home value in ZIP 60030 is $292,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60030 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60030?
ZIP code 60030 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 8,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60030 are: Health care and social assistance (122), Construction (105), Professional, scientific, and technical services (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60030 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 60030?
In ZIP code 60030, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 60030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60030 is 27.6 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 60030?
In ZIP code 60030, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60030 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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