60064 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60064, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60064 is a zip code in Lake County, Illinois, which covers County subdivisions not defined, Libertyville, Shields, and Waukegan, with a total population of 15,961 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 60064 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60064.

The estimated population of people living in 60064 is 15,961, with a median age of 28.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60064 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,961
+4.95%
+0.92%
2020
15,208
 -1.82% -
2019
15,490
 -1.37% -
2018
15,705
 -0.7% -
2017
15,816
 - -

Population of 60064 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60064 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
12.8%
9.7%
 +31.96%
Black/African American
32.5%
41%
 -20.73%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
47.7%
45.1%
 +5.76%
Asian
3.2%
2%
 +60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
1.5%
 +133.33%
Other
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60064 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 60064 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60064 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60064 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.4 -6.27% 28.7 -4.01% 27.8 -12.03%
2020 30.3 +1.34% 29.9 -1.64% 31.6 +9.34%
2019 29.9 -2.61% 30.4 -4.1% 28.9 -3.67%
2018 30.7 -3.76% 31.7 -5.09% 30 -1.96%
2017 31.9 - 33.4 - 30.6 -

The median age of the 60064 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 60064 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 1,081 +25.56% 1,180 -0.78% 1,356 1,133
10 to 19 1,207 -8.04% 1,381 -36.58% 1,110 925
20 to 29 1,225 +51.55% 1,389 +35.89% 1,981 1,942
30 to 39 989 -0.77% 928 -14.8% 975 792
40 to 49 1,100 -20.28% 960 -5.77% 885 886
50 to 59 970 -6.22% 975 -46.34% 900 591
60 to 69 622 -1.72% 681 +5.28% 605 705
70+ 518 +12.83% 610 +6.08% 535 640

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60064 zip code is $38,591.00.

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 60064.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,210.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,044.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,676.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60064 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 60064, 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 60064 is currently $55,332.00.

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.

1.16% of households in 60064 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 60064 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60064 is $19,514.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60064 by the total population of 60064.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60064 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60064 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
    8.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60064 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60064 zip over the age of 16 is 12,266.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 60064 is 56.40%.

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 60064 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 829 44.60% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 1,965 69.60% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 1,958 65.30% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 891 74.10% 15.00%
35 to 44 years 1,845 87.30% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 1,441 80.70% 13.20%
55 to 59 years 852 65.80% 13.70%
60 to 64 years 805 58.10% 6.20%
65 to 74 years 1,027 26.80% 2.90%
75 years and over 653 7.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60064. 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 3,186 55.30% 15.80%
Black or African American 4,227 61.10% 14.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 514 41.60% 1.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 100.00% 0.00%
Other 2,375 77.90% 2.30%
Two or more races 1,867 71.60% 8.20%
Hispanic or Latino 5,176 75.20% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,965 46.30% 22.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60064 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 60064 is 6,916, with median earnings of $27,532.00.

Women in 60064 are earning approximately 82.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,916 $27,532.00
Male 3,745 $30,678.00
Female 3,171 $25,275.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60064 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 289 $14,931.00
Business and Financial 156 $33,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $51,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $75,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $31,058.00
Community and Social Service 70 $23,882.00
Legal 35 $0.00
Educational and Library 248 $30,926.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 221 $43,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 340 $58,214.00
Healthcare Support 244 $29,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $17,500.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 667 $20,402.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 654 $30,539.00
Personal Care and Service 190 $10,086.00
Sales 454 $13,519.00
Office and Administrative Support 820 $26,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $38,951.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $34,219.00
Production 783 $29,864.00
Transportation and Material Moving 235 $27,829.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60064 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 60064.

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 203 $6,998.00 86 $67,000.00
Business and Financial 53 $35,781.00 103 $32,768.00
Computer and Mathematical 107 $50,781.00 65 $67,679.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $75,179.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $31,058.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $22,708.00 40 $24,423.00
Legal 13 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 143 $42,898.00 105 $20,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $20,893.00 152 $62,791.00
Healthcare Practitioners 84 $31,111.00 256 $62,733.00
Healthcare Support 83 $12,413.00 161 $29,542.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $21,500.00 18 $14,063.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 275 $17,202.00 392 $20,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 488 $33,693.00 166 $17,614.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $2,499.00 124 $11,293.00
Sales 126 $43,026.00 328 $10,143.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $27,300.00 598 $26,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $39,745.00 36 $9,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $34,219.00 0 $0.00
Production 453 $31,932.00 330 $27,941.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $29,145.00 20 $0.00

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 5,611 households in 60064, with an average household size of 2.69 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 3,212 families living in the 60064 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 60064:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,749 521 942 2,399
Average Household Size 3.92 3.57 3.55 1.27
Total Families 1,749 521 942 0
Average Household Size 3.89 3.23 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 3,212 families living in 60064, 18.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60064:

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 6,422 housing units in 60064.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,611 87.37%
Vacant 811 12.63%

49.58% of the total 6,422 housing units in 60064 are rental units. This is approximately 3,184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,315 are occupied by the owner - or 36.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60064 is $1,018.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60064 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
    112
  • Less than $500
    266
  • $500 to $999
    1,280
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,206
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    400
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60064 is $110,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60064 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    143
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    811
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    715
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    453
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    70
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60064. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60064 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,351
  • 1940 to 1949
    326
  • 1950 to 1959
    827
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,017
  • 1970 to 1979
    830
  • 1980 to 1989
    472
  • 1990 to 1999
    822
  • 2000 to 2009
    499
  • 2010 to 2013
    187
  • 2014 or later
    91

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 60064 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    797
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,251
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,666
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    897

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60064 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60064 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60064.

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
    341
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    444
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    721
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    992
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,313
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    517
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    977
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    239
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    162
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    538
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    217
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 60064 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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