Lake Villa, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60046
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,111
- 592/sq mi High-density area
- $126,042
- Median income Above-median income area
- $308,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Villa pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 592
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60046 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 60046 (Lake Villa, IL) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.7 in 2023 to 175.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60046 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Villa, Lake County, Illinois, with 35,111 residents across 59.3 square miles, a density of 592 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60046 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,042 (57% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,329. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $308,100 (61% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,655.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60046 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 60046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Villa, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60046.
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 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 60046, Lake Villa, 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
35,111
Population
59.3
Area (sq mi)
592
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60046?
38.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
14.3%
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?
$126,042
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$53,329
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60046 ranks nationally
Lake Villa, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$126,042 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
12,389housing units
12,389
Total Housing Units
12,064
Occupied Units
325
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,100
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,655
Median Rent
1990
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60046 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 116 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 130 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 150 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 157 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 176 |
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 574 business establishments in ZIP 60046, employing approximately 4,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,838,000.
574
Businesses
4,048
Employees
$206.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 100 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
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 60046 vs 60002 →
ZIP 60046 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
- 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
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
24,299 residents
- 60083 9,838
Wadsworth (60083)
9,838 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 60041 9,250
Ingleside (60041)
9,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60046 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60046 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
- 60083
Wadsworth (60083)
$123,125 median income
- 53104
Bristol (53104)
$112,000 median income
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
$111,034 median income
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
$110,335 median income
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
$104,981 median income
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
$104,795 median income
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
$98,514 median income
- 53179
Trevor (53179)
$94,460 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60046 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60002 | Antioch, IL | 24,299 | 3.9 mi |
| 60030 | Grayslake, IL | 36,056 | 5.5 mi |
| 60073 | Round Lake, IL | 60,002 | 5.3 mi |
| 60083 | Wadsworth, IL | 9,838 | 6.0 mi |
| 60020 | Fox Lake, IL | 9,825 | 6.2 mi |
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 5.9 mi |
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 37,947 | 6.7 mi |
| 53104 | Bristol, WI | 5,426 | 9.8 mi |
| 60060 | Mundelein, IL | 37,189 | 10.2 mi |
| 53179 | Trevor, WI | 6,310 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60046, 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 (35,111 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 60046 in?
ZIP code 60046 (Lake Villa) 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 60046?
ZIP code 60046 in Lake Villa, IL has a population of 35,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60046?
The median household income in ZIP 60046 is $126,042, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60046?
The median home value in ZIP 60046 is $308,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60046 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60046?
ZIP code 60046 has 574 business establishments employing approximately 4,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60046 are: Construction (100), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60046 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 60046?
In ZIP code 60046, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 60046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60046 is 34.3 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 60046?
In ZIP code 60046, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60046 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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