PlainZIP

Buffalo Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60089

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

41,533
1,646/sq mi
$129,401
Median income
$412,200
Median home value
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo Grove pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,646
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60089 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, with 41,533 residents across 25.2 square miles, a density of 1,646 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60089 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,401 (62% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $62,561. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $412,200 (115% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,037 monthly, and 79.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 60089 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60089.

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 60089, Buffalo Grove, 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

41,533

Population

25.2

Area (sq mi)

1,646

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60089?

42.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

38.1%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 29.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$129,401

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$62,561

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60089 ranks nationally

Buffalo Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,401 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,586

Total Housing Units

16,206

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$412,200

Median Home Value

+115% vs state

$2,037

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60089 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 128
2021 +5.5% 135
2022 +14.2% 154
2023 +9.7% 169
2024 +4.9% 177

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 1,479 business establishments in ZIP 60089, employing approximately 23,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,718,827,000.

1,479

Businesses

23,178

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 306 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 179 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 169 11.4%
Wholesale trade 121 8.2%
Construction 108 7.3%
Retail trade 97 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 93 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 80 5.4%
Finance and insurance 78 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 4.0%
Manufacturing 50 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 3.4%
Educational services 33 2.2%
Information 21 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60089 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 60089 ranks #4 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 60089 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 60089 ranks #4 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
60069 Lincolnshire, IL 8,384 2.8 mi
60061 Vernon Hills, IL 25,748 4.6 mi
60004 Arlington Heights, IL 50,582 3.9 mi
60090 Wheeling, IL 37,633 3.3 mi
60015 Deerfield, IL 26,800 4.4 mi
60070 Prospect Heights, IL 16,001 4.7 mi
60074 Palatine, IL 38,985 4.2 mi
60047 Lake Zurich, IL 41,669 5.0 mi
60056 Mount Prospect, IL 55,219 7.1 mi
60005 Arlington Heights, IL 29,308 7.2 mi

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60047 standard
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Related Areas

Lake County Buffalo Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60089 in? ▼
ZIP code 60089 (Buffalo Grove) 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 60089? ▼
ZIP code 60089 in Buffalo Grove, IL has a population of 41,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60089 is $129,401, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60089 is $412,200, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60089 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60089? ▼
ZIP code 60089 has 1,479 business establishments employing approximately 23,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60089 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (306), Health care and social assistance (179), Transportation and warehousing (169). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60089? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60089 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 60089? ▼
In ZIP code 60089, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% 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 60089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60089 is 26.3 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 60089? ▼
In ZIP code 60089, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60089 is 7.2% 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.