60085 ZIP Code – Waukegan, Illinois
60085 is a ZIP code serving Waukegan, Illinois in Lake County with a population of approximately 71,465 residents. The median household income is $58,843 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $150,700, well below the national average, with 48.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,095 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 52% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.2% is above the U.S. average. About 18.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 33.7, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 60064, 60088, 60087.
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ZIP 60085 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60085 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,095 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60064 – North Chicago
- 60088 – Great Lakes
- 60087 – Waukegan
- 60031 – Gurnee
- 60044 – Lake Bluff
- 60048 – Libertyville
- 60083 – Wadsworth
- 60099 – Zion
- 60045 – Lake Forest
- 60096 – Winthrop Harbor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60064 | NORTH CHICAGO | 15,380 | $45,030 |
| 60088 | GREAT LAKES | 14,143 | $57,143 |
| 60087 | WAUKEGAN | 27,815 | $75,691 |
| 60031 | GURNEE | 37,202 | $108,424 |
| 60044 | LAKE BLUFF | 10,271 | $114,831 |