60061 ZIP Code
Vernon Hills, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60061 |
| City/Town: | Vernon Hills |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,602 |
| Median Household Income: | $118,371 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,057 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,378 |
| Median Home Value: | $374,800 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2329, -87.9589 |
Population Information (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,602 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,723 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,879 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,251 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,919 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,178 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,104 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,302 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,442 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,376 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,144 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,751 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,698 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,398 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,308 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 731 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $374,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,879 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,378 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,608 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 770 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,069 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,539 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,848 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 456 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 487 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,067 | 11.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,371 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,102 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,744 | 35.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,621 | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $118,371 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $151,043 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $137,068 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,057 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,076 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,450 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 545 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,817 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,724 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,092 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 598 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,545 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 500 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,059 | 25.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 964 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,474 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,576 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,269 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,335 | 8.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 298 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 620 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60061 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 254 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 130 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 342 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 590 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 742 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 945 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,357 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,193 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,519 | 14.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,536 | 23.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60061 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,425 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 829 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 444 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 151 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 157 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,178 | 22.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60061 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 259 | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,383 | 16.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 833 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,637 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 381 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 187 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,168 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,814 | 19.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,970 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,107 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 400 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 228 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.5% | 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 (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,185 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,906 | 83.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,596 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,270 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60061 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,618 | 81.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,990 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,188 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 300 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 348 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 435 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60061 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,312 | 37.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,837 | 24.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 41 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,215 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 768 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 319 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,847 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60061 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 979 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,645 | 23.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,006 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,996 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,067 | 27.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 337 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 160 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 94 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60061 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 305 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 991 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,317 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,934 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,415 | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 416 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60061 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,855 | 83.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,482 | 14.0% | 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: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60061 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 644 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,324 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,213 | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,427 | 13.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60061 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 39 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 316 | 4.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 685 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,158 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,203 | 45.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,587 | 22.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,281 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,879 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,608 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,139 | 57.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,093 | 29.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,410 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,565 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,004 | 37.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,290 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60061 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,714 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,295 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,671 | 62.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 559 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,094 | 28.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60061 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,758 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 269 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,325 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,851 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,751 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,673 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 639 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,455 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,154 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 924 | 42.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,060 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60061 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,786 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,655 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,899 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,404 | 38.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 535 | 14.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 352 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,655 | 67.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 391 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,947 | 2288.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,947 | 2288.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,947 | 2288.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,207 | 564.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 110 | 28.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,404 | 359.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 96 | 24.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60061 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,351 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,425 | 58.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,926 | 41.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,428 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,451 | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,895 | 14.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 152 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60061 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,608 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,348 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
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