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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
$123,125
Median income
$323,200
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,806. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. Housing costs here run $323,200 for a typical home value (68% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,650 a month; 92.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60083 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60083?

43.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

20.3%

Foreign-Born

White 53.5%
African American 11.3%
Asian 13.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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

$52,806

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60083 ranks nationally

Wadsworth, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,125 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

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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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,733

Total Housing Units

3,662

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$323,200

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60083 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 60083 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 60083 ranks #3 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
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

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 Wadsworth, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.