Gurnee, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60031
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,947
- 776/sq mi High-density area
- $111,034
- Median income Above-median income area
- $335,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gurnee pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 776
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60031 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 60031 (Gurnee, IL) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.9 in 2023 to 166.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60031 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, with 37,947 residents across 48.9 square miles, a density of 776 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60031 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,034 (39% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,667. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $335,100 (75% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,657.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60031 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 60031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gurnee, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60031.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
233 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
201 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 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 60031, Gurnee, 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
37,947
Population
48.9
Area (sq mi)
776
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60031?
40.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
16.1%
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?
$111,034
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$55,667
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60031 ranks nationally
Gurnee, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$111,034 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
14,701housing units
14,701
Total Housing Units
14,307
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,100
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$1,657
Median Rent
1991
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
166
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+66%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60031 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 120 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 132 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 144 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 156 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 166 |
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 1,288 business establishments in ZIP 60031, employing approximately 20,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $994,465,000.
1,288
Businesses
20,055
Employees
$994.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 233 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 201 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 90 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 68 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 59 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Information | 17 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 60031 vs 60083 →
ZIP 60031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60085
Waukegan (60085)
71,714 residents
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
37,947 residents
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
36,056 residents
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
35,111 residents
- 60099
Zion (60099)
31,104 residents
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
29,095 residents
- 60087 26,978
Waukegan (60087)
26,978 residents
- 60061 25,748
Vernon Hills (60061)
25,748 residents
- 60088 15,761
Great Lakes (60088)
15,761 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60031 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
$173,975 median income
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
$126,042 median income
- 60061
Vernon Hills (60061)
$124,468 median income
- 60083
Wadsworth (60083)
$123,125 median income
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
$111,034 median income
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
$104,795 median income
- 60087
Waukegan (60087)
$76,738 median income
- 60085 $66,793
Waukegan (60085)
$66,793 median income
- 60099 $66,109
Zion (60099)
$66,109 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60031 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60083 | Wadsworth, IL | 9,838 | 4.2 mi |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 29,095 | 5.5 mi |
| 60085 | Waukegan, IL | 71,714 | 4.0 mi |
| 60087 | Waukegan, IL | 26,978 | 4.9 mi |
| 60064 | North Chicago, IL | 15,407 | 5.5 mi |
| 60030 | Grayslake, IL | 36,056 | 5.9 mi |
| 60088 | Great Lakes, IL | 15,761 | 6.5 mi |
| 60099 | Zion, IL | 31,104 | 7.0 mi |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 35,111 | 6.7 mi |
| 60061 | Vernon Hills, IL | 25,748 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60031, 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 (37,947 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 60031 in?
ZIP code 60031 (Gurnee) 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 60031?
ZIP code 60031 in Gurnee, IL has a population of 37,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60031?
The median household income in ZIP 60031 is $111,034, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60031?
The median home value in ZIP 60031 is $335,100, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60031 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60031?
ZIP code 60031 has 1,288 business establishments employing approximately 20,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60031 are: Retail trade (233), Health care and social assistance (201), Accommodation and food services (138). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60031?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60031 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 60031?
In ZIP code 60031, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 60031?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60031 is 28.9 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 60031?
In ZIP code 60031, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60031 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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