North Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60064
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,407
- 1,147/sq mi High-density area
- $49,195
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,147
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60064 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 60064 (North Chicago, IL) rose +26.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.1 in 2023 to 234.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60064 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois, home to 15,407 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 1,147 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60064 reports a modest median household income of $49,195 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,306. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,200 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,071; owner occupancy is 41.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60064 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 60064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60064.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 60064, North Chicago, 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
15,407
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
1,147
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60064?
29.1
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
28.2%
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?
$49,195
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$22,306
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60064 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
North Chicago, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,195 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,334 Illinois 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
5,669housing units
5,669
Total Housing Units
5,066
Occupied Units
603
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,071
Median Rent
1967
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
+26.6%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60064 have increased 26.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 128 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 134 |
| 2022 | +36.3% | 182 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 185 |
| 2024 | +26.6% | 234 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 60064, employing approximately 40,951 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,570,986,000.
228
Businesses
40,951
Employees
$7.6B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
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 60064 vs 60088 →
ZIP 60064 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
- 60099
Zion (60099)
31,104 residents
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
29,763 residents
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
29,095 residents
- 60087 26,978
Waukegan (60087)
26,978 residents
- 60045 20,925
Lake Forest (60045)
20,925 residents
- 60088 15,761
Great Lakes (60088)
15,761 residents
- 60064 15,407
North Chicago (60064)
15,407 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60064 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60064 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60045
Lake Forest (60045)
$233,125 median income
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
$173,975 median income
- 60035
Highland Park (60035)
$168,094 median income
- 60044
Lake Bluff (60044)
$134,724 median income
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
$111,034 median income
- 60040
Highwood (60040)
$107,875 median income
- 60087 $76,738
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 60064 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60088 | Great Lakes, IL | 15,761 | 1.2 mi |
| 60085 | Waukegan, IL | 71,714 | 2.2 mi |
| 60044 | Lake Bluff, IL | 9,792 | 2.6 mi |
| 60087 | Waukegan, IL | 26,978 | 5.6 mi |
| 60045 | Lake Forest, IL | 20,925 | 5.8 mi |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 29,095 | 4.9 mi |
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 37,947 | 5.5 mi |
| 60099 | Zion, IL | 31,104 | 9.6 mi |
| 60040 | Highwood, IL | 5,431 | 8.4 mi |
| 60035 | Highland Park, IL | 29,763 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60064, 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 (15,407 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 60064 in?
ZIP code 60064 (North Chicago) 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 60064?
ZIP code 60064 in North Chicago, IL has a population of 15,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60064?
The median household income in ZIP 60064 is $49,195, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60064?
The median home value in ZIP 60064 is $152,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60064 is African American at 31.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60064?
ZIP code 60064 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 40,951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60064 are: Accommodation and food services (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27), Retail trade (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60064?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60064 increased by 26.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 60064?
In ZIP code 60064, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 60064?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60064 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60064?
In ZIP code 60064, approximately 41.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60064 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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