Wadsworth, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60083
Lake County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,838
- 144/sq mi High-density area
- $123,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $323,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wadsworth pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 144
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60083 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 60083 (Wadsworth, IL) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 141.0 in 2023 to 154.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wadsworth, Lake County, Illinois, home to 9,838 residents across 68.5 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60083 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,125 (54% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,806. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $323,200 (68% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 92.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,650.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60083 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 60083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadsworth, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60083.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 60083, Wadsworth, 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
9,838
Population
68.5
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60083?
43.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
20.3%
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?
$123,125
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$52,806
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60083 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wadsworth, 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)
$123,125 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
3,733housing units
3,733
Total Housing Units
3,662
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,200
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,650
Median Rent
2000
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60083 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 109 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 119 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 129 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 141 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 155 |
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 153 business establishments in ZIP 60083, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,771,000.
153
Businesses
1,254
Employees
$61.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 23 | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
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 60083 vs 60031 →
ZIP 60083 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
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
35,111 residents
- 53142
Kenosha (53142)
32,375 residents
- 60099
Zion (60099)
31,104 residents
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
29,095 residents
- 60087 26,978
Waukegan (60087)
26,978 residents
- 60002 24,299
Antioch (60002)
24,299 residents
- 53158 15,917
Pleasant Prairie (53158)
15,917 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60083 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60048
Libertyville (60048)
$173,975 median income
- 60046
Lake Villa (60046)
$126,042 median income
- 60083
Wadsworth (60083)
$123,125 median income
- 60031
Gurnee (60031)
$111,034 median income
- 53158
Pleasant Prairie (53158)
$105,868 median income
- 60002
Antioch (60002)
$104,981 median income
- 60096
Winthrop Harbor (60096)
$95,601 median income
- 53142
Kenosha (53142)
$88,960 median income
- 60087
Waukegan (60087)
$76,738 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60083 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 37,947 | 4.2 mi |
| 60099 | Zion, IL | 31,104 | 4.2 mi |
| 53142 | Kenosha, WI | 32,375 | 7.4 mi |
| 60087 | Waukegan, IL | 26,978 | 5.2 mi |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 35,111 | 6.0 mi |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 29,095 | 9.7 mi |
| 53158 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 15,917 | 6.8 mi |
| 60085 | Waukegan, IL | 71,714 | 7.0 mi |
| 60096 | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 6,897 | 6.7 mi |
| 60002 | Antioch, IL | 24,299 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60083, 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 (9,838 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 60083 in?
ZIP code 60083 (Wadsworth) 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 60083?
ZIP code 60083 in Wadsworth, IL has a population of 9,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60083?
The median household income in ZIP 60083 is $123,125, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60083?
The median home value in ZIP 60083 is $323,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60083 is White at 53.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60083?
ZIP code 60083 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60083 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25), Construction (23), Transportation and warehousing (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60083 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 60083?
In ZIP code 60083, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 60083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60083 is 28.5 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 60083?
In ZIP code 60083, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60083 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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