ZIP Code 60073, Illinois
ZIP Code 60073 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 60073 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 62,868. The land area covers 18.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,868 | ±922 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,236 | ±680 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,001 | ±694 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,236 | ±680 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 765 | ±215 |
| Median Home Value | $231,200 | ±$7,974 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,615 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,514 | ±$5,620 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,789 | ±$1,885 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,097 | ±1,389 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 32,463 | ±1,218 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincolnshire, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Libertyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Algonquin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Algonquin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Fox River Grove, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Villa, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antioch, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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College of Lake County
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College | 4.6 mi away | 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL, 60030-1198 |
8475432000
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ROUND LAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 906 HART ROAD, ROUND LAKE, IL, 60073 |
(847) 546-7060
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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College | 7.3 mi away | 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL, 60060-1174 |
8475666401
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GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 100 LIBRARY LANE, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030 |
(847) 223-5313
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 751 E Park Ave, Libertyville, IL, 60048 |
6305283330
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FOX LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 255 EAST GRAND AVENUE, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020 |
(847) 587-0198
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Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
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College Vocational | 10.7 mi away | 226 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-1519 |
8009204593
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LAKE VILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 140 NORTH MUNN ROAD, LINDENHURST, IL, 60046 |
(847) 356-7711
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State Career College
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College Vocational | 10.9 mi away | 3575 Grand Avenue Suite C - 1,2,3, Gurnee, IL, 60061 |
8476933838
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RIVER EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 813 WEST IL ROUTE 120, MCHENRY, IL, 60051 |
(815) 385-6303
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAKE VILLA 2NE, IL US, located 5.7 miles from ZCTA5 60073. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9° | 14.6° | 22.2° | 2.07" | 15.7" |
| February | 34.0° | 17.5° | 25.7° | 1.89" | 8.0" |
| March | 44.8° | 26.6° | 35.7° | 2.64" | 5.8" |
| April | 56.8° | 37.1° | 46.9° | 4.12" | 1.5" |
| May | 68.8° | 47.8° | 58.3° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.9° | 68.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 63.1° | 72.7° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.6° | 61.8° | 71.2° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.4° | 54.4° | 63.9° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 43.1° | 51.7° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.1° | 30.9° | 39.0° | 2.54" | 3.1" |
| December | 35.0° | 20.8° | 27.9° | 2.28" | 9.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake village | Village | 0.8 mi | — |
| Round Lake Park village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Long Lake CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Hainesville village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Round Lake Heights village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Round Lake Beach village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 60073. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.