PlainZIP

Lincolnshire, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60069

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

8,384
476/sq mi
$162,826
Median income
$611,900
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
476
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincolnshire, Lake County, Illinois, home to 8,384 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60069 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,826 (103% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $91,905. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $611,900 (219% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,756 monthly, and 79.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 60069 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincolnshire, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60069.

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 60069, Lincolnshire, 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

8,384

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

476

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60069?

50.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

24.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 21.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$162,826

Median Household Income

+103% vs state

$91,905

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60069 ranks nationally

Lincolnshire, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$162,826 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,680

Total Housing Units

3,424

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$611,900

Median Home Value

+219% vs state

$2,756

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60069 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 124
2021 +5.5% 131
2022 +10.1% 145
2023 +8.1% 156
2024 +11.9% 175

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 526 business establishments in ZIP 60069, employing approximately 21,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,290,235,000.

526

Businesses

21,611

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 133 25.3%
Health care and social assistance 58 11.0%
Wholesale trade 48 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 39 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 5.7%
Finance and insurance 29 5.5%
Retail trade 27 5.1%
Construction 26 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.9%
Manufacturing 22 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.6%
Educational services 14 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Information 9 1.7%

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 60069 vs 60089 →

ZIP 60069 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 60069 ranks #0 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 60069 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 60069 ranks #6 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 2.8 mi
60061 Vernon Hills, IL 25,748 3.1 mi
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 4.7 mi
60015 Deerfield, IL 26,800 3.1 mi
60045 Lake Forest, IL 20,925 4.0 mi
60070 Prospect Heights, IL 16,001 6.5 mi
60048 Libertyville, IL 29,095 6.9 mi
60040 Highwood, IL 5,431 5.8 mi
60047 Lake Zurich, IL 41,669 6.1 mi
60035 Highland Park, IL 29,763 6.0 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

Lake County Lincolnshire, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60069 in? ▼
ZIP code 60069 (Lincolnshire) 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 60069? ▼
ZIP code 60069 in Lincolnshire, IL has a population of 8,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60069 is $162,826, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60069 is $611,900, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60069 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60069? ▼
ZIP code 60069 has 526 business establishments employing approximately 21,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60069 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (133), Health care and social assistance (58), Wholesale trade (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60069 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60069? ▼
In ZIP code 60069, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 60069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60069 is 25.7 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 60069? ▼
In ZIP code 60069, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60069 is 5.8% 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.