Waukegan, IL ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Waukegan, Illinois: 60085, 60048 and 60087. Together they are home to 128,758 residents in 46,251 households. That is more than the 89,076 people counted inside Waukegan city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $66,793 in 60085 to $173,975 in 60048.
Waukegan city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 89,076 |
| Households | 32,042 |
| Median household income | $71,919 |
| Median home value | $190,900 |
| Median age | 35.5 |
| Median rent | $1,205 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 128,758 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 46,251 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $66,793 (60085) to $173,975 (60048) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $93,301 |
| Homeowners | 59.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 85 routes, 45,146 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Waukegan: 60048 ($173,975)
- Most residents: 60085 (72,341 people)
- Highest homeownership: 60048 (84.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 60048 (36.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 60085 (13.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 60085 (34.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 60048 ($551,200)
Every ZIP code in Waukegan
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60085 | Waukegan | 72,341 | 25,566 | $66,793 | $177,400 | 48.2% | 34.2% | 13.2% | 38 | 25,657 | 85% of its land; mailing city |
| 60048 | Libertyville | 29,124 | 10,493 | $173,975 | $551,200 | 84.4% | 36.3% | 12.1% | 29 | 12,752 | 10% of its land |
| 60087 | Waukegan | 27,293 | 10,192 | $76,738 | $206,600 | 59.9% | 30.9% | 10.9% | 18 | 10,588 | 56% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Waukegan when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waukegan city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waukegan. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Waukegan.
Counties
- Lake County — 31 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Park City — 1 ZIP code
- Libertyville — 1 ZIP code
- Beach Park — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Waukegan, IL?
- 60085, 60048 and 60087. A ZIP code is listed for Waukegan when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waukegan city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waukegan.
- What is the population of Waukegan, IL?
- The Census Bureau counts 89,076 residents inside Waukegan city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Waukegan hold 128,758 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Waukegan, IL?
- $71,919 inside Waukegan city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $66,793 to $173,975.
- Which Waukegan ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 60048, at $173,975, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Waukegan, IL?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 85 carrier routes reaching 45,146 residential and 3,852 business mailboxes.
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