60087 ZIP Code
Waukegan, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60087 |
| City/Town: | Waukegan |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,815 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,691 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,073 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,014 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,400 |
| Land Area: | 13.0 sq miles
33.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4038, -87.8536 |
Population Information (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,815 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,254 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,561 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,802 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,365 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,684 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,106 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,189 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,119 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,704 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,980 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,679 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,518 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,221 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,057 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 391 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,270 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,014 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,698 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 316 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,768 | 59.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,930 | 40.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,669 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,141 | 12.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,790 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,386 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,696 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,233 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,977 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,446 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60087 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,691 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,167 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,080 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,073 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,541 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,402 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 744 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,136 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,525 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,581 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 296 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,973 | 43.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,556 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 215 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,344 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,054 | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,673 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,046 | 32.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,901 | 50.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,370 | 37.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,146 | 4.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,350 | 8.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60087 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 245 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 338 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 727 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,430 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,602 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,826 | 18.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,848 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 746 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 505 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60087 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,610 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,813 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 168 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 174 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 612 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60087 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 827 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,754 | 20.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 557 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,898 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 585 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 588 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,418 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,514 | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,116 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 506 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 514 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 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 (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,647 | 85.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,425 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,941 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,666 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60087 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,759 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,468 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,755 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 456 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 121 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,513 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60087 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,048 | 60.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 363 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 266 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 164 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 374 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,354 | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 980 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 465 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60087 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 306 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 934 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,249 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,242 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,657 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,576 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,144 | 21.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 503 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 403 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60087 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,335 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,029 | 30.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,125 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,184 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 217 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60087 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,998 | 82.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,309 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 110 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60087 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 626 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,242 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,514 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,316 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60087 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 319 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,461 | 25.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,820 | 31.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,594 | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 323 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 50 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60087 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,614 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $702 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,270 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,698 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,035 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,192 | 22.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,621 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,450 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,682 | 38.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,702 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60087 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,560 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,916 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,576 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 737 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,902 | 37.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60087 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,265 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 213 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 584 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,061 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,793 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,614 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,287 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 832 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,313 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,903 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 279 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,525 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,099 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60087 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,777 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,665 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,617 | 71.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 934 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 707 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 114 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60087 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,181 | 76.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,140 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,634 | 581.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,634 | 581.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,634 | 581.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 178 | 15.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 281 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,215 | 457.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60087 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,013 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,289 | 51.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,724 | 48.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,153 | 42.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 461 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 948 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 162 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60087 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,698 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,327 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Waukegan, IL60087