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Vernon Hills, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60061

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

25,748
1,248/sq mi
$124,468
Median income
$416,700
Median home value
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vernon Hills pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,248
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.6 square miles in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois. The area is home to 25,748 residents, producing a population density of 1,248 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60061 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60061 sits at $124,468 (55% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $66,405. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $416,700 (117% above the state average) with median rent at $1,908 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60061.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60061, Vernon Hills, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,748

Population

20.6

Area (sq mi)

1,248

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60061?

41.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 25.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$124,468

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$66,405

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60061 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,468 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,823

Total Housing Units

11,343

Occupied Units

480

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$416,700

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$1,908

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60061 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 131
2021 +5.7% 139
2022 +12.7% 156
2023 +9.8% 171
2024 +6.7% 183

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 1,025 business establishments in ZIP 60061, employing approximately 17,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,130,524,000.

1,025

Businesses

17,493

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 163 15.9%
Retail trade 144 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 139 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 98 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 75 7.3%
Finance and insurance 67 6.5%
Wholesale trade 64 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 64 6.2%
Construction 49 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 3.3%
Manufacturing 33 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.9%
Information 17 1.7%
Educational services 14 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.9%

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 60061 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 60061 ranks #8 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 60061 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 60061 ranks #9 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
60089 Buffalo Grove, IL 41,533 4.6 mi
60069 Lincolnshire, IL 8,384 3.1 mi
60048 Libertyville, IL 29,095 4.3 mi
60045 Lake Forest, IL 20,925 4.7 mi
60060 Mundelein, IL 37,189 4.7 mi
60047 Lake Zurich, IL 41,669 4.9 mi
60004 Arlington Heights, IL 50,582 8.5 mi
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 7.5 mi
60044 Lake Bluff, IL 9,792 5.9 mi
60015 Deerfield, IL 26,800 6.1 mi

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60061 in? ▼
ZIP code 60061 (Vernon Hills) 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 60061? ▼
ZIP code 60061 in Vernon Hills, IL has a population of 25,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60061 is $124,468, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60061 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60061 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60061? ▼
ZIP code 60061 has 1,025 business establishments employing approximately 17,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60061 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (163), Retail trade (144), Health care and social assistance (139). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60061 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 60061? ▼
In ZIP code 60061, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% 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 60061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60061 is 26.9 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 60061? ▼
In ZIP code 60061, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60061 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vernon Hills, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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