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Wauconda, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60084

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

16,771
444/sq mi
$110,090
Median income
$303,200
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wauconda pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
444
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60084 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60084 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wauconda, Lake County, Illinois, home to 16,771 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 444 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60084 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,090 (37% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,051. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $303,200 (58% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,387 monthly, and 79.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 60084 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 60084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wauconda, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60084.

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 60084, Wauconda, 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

16,771

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

444

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60084?

39.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$110,090

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$49,051

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60084 ranks nationally

Wauconda, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,090 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,571

Total Housing Units

6,361

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$303,200

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,387

Median Rent

1982

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60084 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 117
2021 +10.0% 128
2022 +15.0% 148
2023 +6.6% 157
2024 +11.7% 176

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 556 business establishments in ZIP 60084, employing approximately 6,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $370,662,000.

556

Businesses

6,872

Employees

$370.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 103 18.5%
Manufacturing 59 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 57 10.3%
Wholesale trade 55 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 9.9%
Retail trade 47 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.4%
Finance and insurance 17 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.9%

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 60084 vs 60042 →

ZIP 60084 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 60084 ranks #7 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 60084 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 60084 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
60042 Island Lake, IL 8,547 3.0 mi
60060 Mundelein, IL 37,189 5.2 mi
60073 Round Lake, IL 60,002 5.8 mi
60041 Ingleside, IL 9,250 7.0 mi
60010 Barrington, IL 44,095 8.1 mi
60013 Cary, IL 26,872 5.9 mi
60021 Fox River Grove, IL 5,545 6.4 mi
60020 Fox Lake, IL 9,825 8.8 mi
60047 Lake Zurich, IL 41,669 6.7 mi
60030 Grayslake, IL 36,056 6.8 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 Wauconda, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60084 in? ▼
ZIP code 60084 (Wauconda) 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 60084? ▼
ZIP code 60084 in Wauconda, IL has a population of 16,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60084? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60084 is $110,090, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60084? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60084 is $303,200, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60084? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60084 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60084? ▼
ZIP code 60084 has 556 business establishments employing approximately 6,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60084? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60084 are: Construction (103), Manufacturing (59), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60084? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60084 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 60084? ▼
In ZIP code 60084, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 60084? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60084 is 32.1 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 60084? ▼
In ZIP code 60084, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60084? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60084 is 5.7% 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.