ZIP Code 60085: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL

Total population: 72,341 Household income: $66,793 Rent: $1,161

Overview

Total population

72,341

Rent

$1,161

Year built

1967

Household income

$66,793

Per capita income

$29,337

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Illinois

County

Lake County

City

Waukegan

Total population

72,341

Adults over 25

47,064

Total households

25,566

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$66,793

Per capita income

$29,337

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,161

Year built

1967

Households that rent

51.8%

Households that own

48.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

25.2%

Black

15%

Asian

5.2%

Two or more races

26.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

64.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

35.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

32,535 (92.7%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

2,555 (7.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

40.3%

High school graduate or GED

29.6%

Some college or associate degree

11.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 60085 with: Lake County, IL Waukegan, IL Chicago metro area, IL-IN Illinois United States

ZIP 60085

Total population72,341

Rent$1,161

Year built1967

Household income$66,793

Per capita income$29,337

Poverty rate16.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Lake County, IL

Total population714,223

Rent$1,477

Year built1983

Household income$110,416

Per capita income$57,153

Poverty rate8.3%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Waukegan, IL

Total population89,076

Rent$1,205

Year built1967

Household income$71,919

Per capita income$33,249

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate6.2%

Chicago Metro Area, IL-IN

Total population9,371,595

Rent$1,430

Year built1971

Household income$90,887

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798

Rent$1,274

Year built1971

Household income$83,390

Per capita income$46,406

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP60085	CountyLake, IL	CityWaukegan, IL	Metro AreaChicago metro area, IL-IN	StateIllinois	CountryUnited States
Total population	72,341	714,223	89,076	9,371,595	12,694,798	334,922,499
Rent	$1,161	$1,477	$1,205	$1,430	$1,274	$1,413
Year built	1967	1983	1967	1971	1971	1980
Household income	$66,793	$110,416	$71,919	$90,887	$83,390	$80,734
Per capita income	$29,337	$57,153	$33,249	$49,513	$46,406	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.5%	8.3%	15.3%	11.2%	11.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	6.2%	5.1%	5%	4%

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Summary for 60085

Rent & Income

In 60085, the typical monthly rent is $1,161 and the typical household income is $66,793. Rent here is similar to Waukegan and lower than Illinois, and household income is lower than both Waukegan and Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 16.5%, which is higher than in both Waukegan and Illinois.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.8% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 46.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 18.5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 60085 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 60085 — Poverty

How ZIP 60085 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,161	34 / 140	from lower rent	$810 – $2,585
Household income	$66,793	103 / 140	from higher income	$27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate	16.5%	105 / 140	from lower poverty	2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 60085

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 60085 ranks 34th out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. Statewide, values range from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 103rd out of 140 ZIP Codes. Across Illinois, figures vary from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 60085 places 105th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Throughout Illinois, numbers span from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 60085 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,161 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 60085

Annual Household Income: $66,793

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 60085

Estimated Rate: 16.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 60085

In ZIP Code 60085, households that rent: 13,253 (51.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	13,253	51.8%
Owner-Occupied	12,313	48.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 60085

In ZIP Code 60085, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,161 (46.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,161	46.5%
Other renter households	7,092	53.5%
Total renter households	13,253	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 60085

Less than High School: 18,948 people (40.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,908 people (29.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,505 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,703 people (18.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 47,064

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.