60060 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60060, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60060 is a zip code in Lake County, Illinois, which covers Ela, Fremont, Libertyville, and Vernon, with a total population of 37,105 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60060 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60060.

The estimated population of people living in 60060 is 37,105, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60060 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,105
 -0.44% -0.30%
2020
37,268
 -0.74% -
2019
37,544
+0.9%
-
2018
37,208
 -0.03% -
2017
37,218
 - -

Population of 60060 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60060 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53%
54.5%
 -2.75%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.8%
 -27.78%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
33.1%
31.5%
 +5.08%
Asian
10.2%
9.6%
 +6.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
2.2%
 -31.82%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60060 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60060 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60060 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60060 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 -1.28% 37.7 -0.79% 40.5 -0.49%
2020 39.1 +3.17% 38 +4.11% 40.7 +3.3%
2019 37.9 +1.88% 36.5 +1.96% 39.4 +1.29%
2018 37.2 -1.33% 35.8 -0.56% 38.9 -1.02%
2017 37.7 - 36 - 39.3 -

The median age of the 60060 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60060 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,571 -5.86% 2,338 -4.53% 2,388 2,219
10 to 19 2,539 -15.1% 2,526 -8.6% 2,167 2,310
20 to 29 2,758 -3.31% 2,099 -1.29% 2,651 2,031
30 to 39 2,594 +10.89% 2,443 -2.71% 2,869 2,368
40 to 49 2,685 -15.72% 2,601 -22.28% 2,280 2,065
50 to 59 2,456 +11.38% 2,573 -3.5% 2,746 2,464
60 to 69 2,176 +11.43% 2,305 +17.09% 2,419 2,712
70+ 1,160 +35.24% 1,394 +27.05% 1,614 1,802

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60060 zip code is $99,419.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60060.

  • Under 25
    $57,381.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,848.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,098.00
  • 65 and over
    $78,329.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60060 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60060, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60060 is currently $119,795.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

14.35% of households in 60060 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60060 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60060 is $42,788.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60060 by the total population of 60060.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60060 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60060 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60060 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60060 zip over the age of 16 is 29,915.

Of those people, a total of 68.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60060 is 66.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60060 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,894 42.00% 1.00%
20 to 24 years 2,173 81.20% 10.00%
25 to 29 years 2,509 81.50% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 2,638 84.10% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 4,666 87.60% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 5,002 86.10% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 2,486 79.90% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 2,926 67.60% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 3,382 37.30% 3.60%
75 years and over 2,239 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60060. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,722 67.50% 2.30%
Black or African American 398 66.60% 0.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 119 63.90% 25.00%
Asian 3,173 68.50% 4.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 35.70% 0.00%
Other 2,605 74.20% 5.30%
Two or more races 1,870 79.50% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 8,570 73.90% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,356 66.30% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60060 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60060 is 20,003, with median earnings of $48,709.00.

Women in 60060 are earning approximately 73.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,003 $48,709.00
Male 11,426 $53,986.00
Female 8,577 $39,746.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60060 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,171 $95,417.00
Business and Financial 1,155 $72,316.00
Computer and Mathematical 973 $98,153.00
Architecture and Engineering 455 $87,232.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 201 $115,847.00
Community and Social Service 206 $27,000.00
Legal 193 $65,625.00
Educational and Library 1,291 $52,930.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 339 $43,444.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,185 $64,948.00
Healthcare Support 406 $19,342.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 105 $55,050.00
Law Enforcement 27 $118,646.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,498 $24,645.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,053 $27,058.00
Personal Care and Service 280 $20,000.00
Sales 2,229 $44,160.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,019 $35,597.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 641 $39,976.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 770 $49,375.00
Production 1,421 $39,924.00
Transportation and Material Moving 394 $40,833.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60060 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60060.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,347 $105,320.00 824 $82,917.00
Business and Financial 585 $76,875.00 570 $71,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 809 $98,302.00 164 $96,912.00
Architecture and Engineering 398 $88,571.00 57 $84,297.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $94,125.00 78 $135,441.00
Community and Social Service 140 $22,955.00 66 $44,583.00
Legal 48 $132,031.00 145 $62,829.00
Educational and Library 289 $62,188.00 1,002 $50,227.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 151 $60,859.00 188 $37,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 405 $123,207.00 780 $61,685.00
Healthcare Support 79 $12,316.00 327 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $56,550.00 30 $30,556.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 993 $24,525.00 505 $24,726.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 940 $27,008.00 113 $30,694.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $30,938.00 208 $18,421.00
Sales 1,192 $63,864.00 1,037 $25,566.00
Office and Administrative Support 553 $42,378.00 1,466 $32,345.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 573 $44,402.00 68 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 745 $50,082.00 25 $0.00
Production 875 $55,806.00 546 $30,060.00
Transportation and Material Moving 369 $35,982.00 25 $47,614.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,041 households in 60060, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,580 families living in the 60060 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60060:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,105 355 1,120 3,461
Average Household Size 3.3 3.82 3.67 1.31
Total Families 8,105 355 1,120 0
Average Household Size 3.29 3.31 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 9,580 families living in 60060, 5.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60060:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,611 housing units in 60060.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,041 95.81%
Vacant 570 4.19%

23.01% of the total 13,611 housing units in 60060 are rental units. This is approximately 3,132 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,695 are occupied by the owner - or 71.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60060 is $1,438.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60060 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    214
  • Less than $500
    135
  • $500 to $999
    102
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,562
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    875
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    398
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    60
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60060 is $255,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60060 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    170
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    53
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    599
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,687
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,295
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,092
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    656
  • $1,000,000 or more
    143

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60060. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60060 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    538
  • 1940 to 1949
    575
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,166
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,342
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,353
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,226
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,144
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,611
  • 2010 to 2013
    656
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60060 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    276
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,583
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,149
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,033

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60060 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60060 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60060.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    248
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,385
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,898
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,707
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,214
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,414
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,928
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    592
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    580
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,821
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,408
  • 90 or more minutes
    481

Summary

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