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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
$126,042
Median income
$308,100
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,329. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. Housing costs here run $308,100 for a typical home value (61% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,655 a month; 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60046, plus 6 more within Lake County, give a clearer read than the 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 60046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Villa, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60046.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60046?

38.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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

$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

$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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,389

Total Housing Units

12,064

Occupied Units

325

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$308,100

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60046 ranks #5 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 60046 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 60046 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

60085 standard
Waukegan, IL
Pop: 71,714
60073 standard
Round Lake, IL
Pop: 60,002
60010 standard
Barrington, IL
Pop: 44,095
60047 standard
Lake Zurich, IL
Pop: 41,669
60089 standard
Buffalo Grove, IL
Pop: 41,533
60031 standard
Gurnee, IL
Pop: 37,947

Related Areas

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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.

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