60040 ZIP Code
Highwood, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60040 |
| City/Town: | Highwood |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,227 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,282 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,477 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,989 |
| Median Home Value: | $502,800 |
| Land Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2065, -87.8128 |
Population Information (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,227 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,835 | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,392 | 45.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 298 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 444 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 281 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 388 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 476 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 633 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 672 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 559 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 356 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 279 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 557 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 165 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 119 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $502,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,770 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,989 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,904 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 85 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 958 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 946 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,340 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 340 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 211 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 640 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 709 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 117 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 688 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 635 | 19.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,282 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,764 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,202 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,477 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,921 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,667 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 193 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,199 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,214 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 313 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 140 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,388 | 64.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 130 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 60 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,238 | 23.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 411 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,623 | 31.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,021 | 38.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,914 | 36.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 33 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 25 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 160 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 125 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 145 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 234 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 213 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 534 | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 102 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 333 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,724 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 365 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 186 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 102 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 332 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 268 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 213 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 273 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 51 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 180 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 429 | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 615 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 376 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 107 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 74 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,381 | 83.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,452 | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,516 | 29.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 699 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,667 | 87.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 464 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 291 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 76 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 17 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 122 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 855 | 43.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 104 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 444 | 22.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 77 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 75 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 196 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 230 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 22 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 193 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 232 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 110 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 347 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 74 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 229 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 116 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 666 | 33.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 222 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 700 | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 554 | 27.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 363 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 131 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,693 | 88.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 133 | 7.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 63 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 528 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,051 | 55.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 262 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 12 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 35 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 96 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 333 | 34.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 458 | 47.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,070 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,390 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,770 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,904 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,065 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 495 | 26.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 305 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 455 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 693 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 484 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,191 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 933 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,135 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 18 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 105 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 541 | 24.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,312 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 128 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 510 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 240 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 315 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,863 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 161 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,080 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 305 | 6.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 174 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 110 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,300 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 884 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 623 | 70.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 253 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 136 | 15.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,031 | 77.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 31 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,196 | 3858.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,196 | 3858.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,196 | 3858.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 429.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,009 | 3254.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,929 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,940 | 59.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,989 | 40.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,685 | 34.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 264 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,904 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,831 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Highwood, IL60040