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Lake Bluff, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60044

Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,792
499/sq mi
$134,724
Median income
$599,900
Median home value
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Bluff pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
499
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Bluff, Lake County, Illinois, home to 9,792 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 499 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60044 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,724 (68% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $85,752. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Median home value sits at $599,900 (213% above the state average), median rent at $1,750 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 60044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Bluff, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60044.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 60044, Lake Bluff, 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

9,792

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

499

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60044?

44.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$134,724

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$85,752

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60044 ranks nationally

Lake Bluff, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$134,724 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,507

Total Housing Units

4,159

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$599,900

Median Home Value

+213% vs state

$1,750

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

+14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60044 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 132
2021 +7.0% 141
2022 +11.9% 158
2023 +1.4% 161
2024 +14.5% 184

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 490 business establishments in ZIP 60044, employing approximately 5,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $433,456,000.

490

Businesses

5,424

Employees

$433.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 18.4%
Construction 61 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 53 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 48 9.8%
Retail trade 35 7.1%
Wholesale trade 33 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 6.3%
Manufacturing 29 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.1%
Finance and insurance 23 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Information 9 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%

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 60044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60044 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60044 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60088 Great Lakes, IL 15,761 1.6 mi
60064 North Chicago, IL 15,407 2.6 mi
60045 Lake Forest, IL 20,925 3.2 mi
60085 Waukegan, IL 71,714 4.7 mi
60048 Libertyville, IL 29,095 4.2 mi
60015 Deerfield, IL 26,800 7.8 mi
60087 Waukegan, IL 26,978 8.2 mi
60040 Highwood, IL 5,431 6.1 mi
60061 Vernon Hills, IL 25,748 5.9 mi
60069 Lincolnshire, IL 8,384 6.8 mi

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Pop: 71,714
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Pop: 60,002
60010 standard
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Pop: 44,095
60047 standard
Lake Zurich, IL
Pop: 41,669
60089 standard
Buffalo Grove, IL
Pop: 41,533
60031 standard
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Pop: 37,947

Related Areas

Lake County Lake Bluff, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60044 in? ▼
ZIP code 60044 (Lake Bluff) 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 60044? ▼
ZIP code 60044 in Lake Bluff, IL has a population of 9,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60044 is $134,724, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60044 is $599,900, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60044 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60044? ▼
ZIP code 60044 has 490 business establishments employing approximately 5,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60044 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Construction (61), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60044 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 60044? ▼
In ZIP code 60044, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.9% 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 60044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60044 is 26.4 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 60044? ▼
In ZIP code 60044, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60044 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.