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 High-density area
- $110,090
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60084 (Wauconda, IL) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.3 in 2023 to 175.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,051. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $303,200 (58% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,387.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 60084 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 60084
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wauconda, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60084.
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
55 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
55 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60084?
39.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
12.9%
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?
$110,090
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$49,051
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60084 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wauconda, 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)
$110,090 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
6,571housing units
6,571
Total Housing Units
6,361
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,200
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
60,002 residents
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
44,095 residents
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
41,669 residents
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
37,189 residents
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
36,056 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 60041 9,250
Ingleside (60041)
9,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60084 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60084 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
$177,566 median income
- 60047
Lake Zurich (60047)
$176,081 median income
- 60013
Cary (60013)
$120,604 median income
- 60021
Fox River Grove (60021)
$119,176 median income
- 60060
Mundelein (60060)
$110,335 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60030
Grayslake (60030)
$104,795 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 60084 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60084, 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 (16,771 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 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.
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