Round Lake, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60073
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 60,002
- 1,133/sq mi High-density area
- $98,514
- Median income Above-median income area
- $231,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Round Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,133
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60073 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 60073 (Round Lake, IL) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.8 in 2023 to 185.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60073 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois, with 60,002 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 1,133 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,514 (23% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,789. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $231,200 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,615.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60073 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 60073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Round Lake, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60073.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
177 establishments
- Construction
Construction
144 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 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 60073, Round Lake, 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
60,002
Population
53.0
Area (sq mi)
1,133
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60073?
34.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
25.0%
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?
$98,514
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$36,789
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60073 ranks nationally
Round Lake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,514 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
21,001housing units
21,001
Total Housing Units
20,236
Occupied Units
765
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,200
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,615
Median Rent
1995
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60073 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 120 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 136 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 156 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 176 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 186 |
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 1,030 business establishments in ZIP 60073, employing approximately 12,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,145,112,000.
1,030
Businesses
12,728
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 177 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 144 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 112 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
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 60073 vs 60041 →
ZIP 60073 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
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
41,669 residents
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
37,189 residents
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
36,056 residents
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
35,111 residents
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
25,192 residents
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
24,299 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60073 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
$176,081 median income
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
$126,042 median income
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
$110,335 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
$104,981 median income
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
$104,795 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
- 60042
Island Lake (60042)
$99,917 median income
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
$98,514 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60073 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 2.7 mi |
| 60030 | Grayslake, IL | 36,056 | 3.4 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 5.8 mi |
| 60020 | Fox Lake, IL | 9,825 | 4.6 mi |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 35,111 | 5.3 mi |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 25,192 | 6.1 mi |
| 60002 | Antioch, IL | 24,299 | 8.5 mi |
| 60060 | Mundelein, IL | 37,189 | 6.5 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 6.6 mi |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich, IL | 41,669 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60073, 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 (60,002 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 60073 in?
ZIP code 60073 (Round Lake) 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 60073?
ZIP code 60073 in Round Lake, IL has a population of 60,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60073?
The median household income in ZIP 60073 is $98,514, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60073?
The median home value in ZIP 60073 is $231,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60073 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60073?
ZIP code 60073 has 1,030 business establishments employing approximately 12,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60073 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (177), Construction (144), Retail trade (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60073 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60073?
In ZIP code 60073, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 60073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60073 is 31.0 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 60073?
In ZIP code 60073, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60073 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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