60045 ZIP Code
Lake Forest, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60045 |
| City/Town: | Lake Forest |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,159 |
| Median Household Income: | $201,847 |
| Per Capita Income: | $74,797 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,040 |
| Median Home Value: | $880,200 |
| Land Area: | 21.3 sq miles
55.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2360, -87.8648 |
Population Information (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,159 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,287 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,872 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,027 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,091 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,317 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,775 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,802 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,752 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,759 | 8.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,800 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,597 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,158 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,610 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,747 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 724 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $880,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,998 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,040 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,573 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 467 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,618 | 87.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 955 | 12.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,147 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 78 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 81 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 689 | 4.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,394 | 9.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 482 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,365 | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,058 | 42.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 80.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $201,847 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $281,254 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $238,505 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $74,797 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,809 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,488 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 310 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,645 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,159 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 796 | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 521 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,114 | 85.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 206 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,336 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 298 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,073 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 773 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 955 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 537 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 303 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60045 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 199 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 37 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 155 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 259 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 250 | 3.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 607 | 8.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 574 | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 907 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 732 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,853 | 50.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60045 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,733 | 49.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 232 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,276 | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 454 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 362 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,370 | 25.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60045 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 232 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,007 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 331 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 710 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 251 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,135 | 12.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,238 | 23.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,055 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 547 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 474 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 337 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,596 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,420 | 87.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,681 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 462 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60045 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,763 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,866 | 37.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,177 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 151 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 208 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 106 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60045 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,132 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 443 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 209 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 40 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 30 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 128 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,058 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60045 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 435 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 872 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,074 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,193 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,224 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,082 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 947 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 172 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,018 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60045 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 438 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,038 | 12.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,055 | 25.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,607 | 32.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,865 | 23.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60045 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,333 | 83.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,182 | 15.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60045 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 328 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,799 | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,618 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,828 | 24.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60045 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 69 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 35 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 120 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 827 | 12.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,031 | 45.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,381 | 36.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,998 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,573 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,016 | 66.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,045 | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 532 | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,685 | 22.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,353 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,370 | 44.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60045 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,497 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,822 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,209 | 61.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 103 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 325 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,298 | 27.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60045 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,350 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 542 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 246 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,953 | 30.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,257 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,352 | 37.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,800 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 623 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,058 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,191 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 954 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,135 | 51.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60045 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,444 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,600 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,332 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,023 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 691 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 245 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,785 | 88.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 230 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,374 | 1032.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,374 | 1032.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,374 | 1032.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 775 | 337.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 58 | 25.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 98 | 42.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 283 | 123.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 149 | 64.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60045 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,132 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,534 | 87.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,598 | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 708 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,076 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 732 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 82 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60045 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,573 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,402 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
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