60044 ZIP Code — Lake Bluff, IL

Lake County, Illinois

ZIP code 60044 is located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 6.79 square miles and serves a population of 10,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.

About ZIP code 60044

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $542,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($114,831) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60044 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,271

population

6.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Bluff	Acceptable
Lake Bluff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60088 Great Lakes (1.6 mi) 60064 North Chicago (2.5 mi) 60086 North Chicago (2.9 mi) 60045 Lake Forest (3.4 mi) 60085 Waukegan (4.4 mi) 60048 Libertyville (4.4 mi) 60037 Fort Sheridan (6.4 mi) 60040 Highwood (6.4 mi) 60031 Gurnee (7.2 mi) 60069 Lincolnshire (7.5 mi) 60035 Highland Park (7.6 mi) 60015 Deerfield (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,271
Population density	1,513 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	6.79 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	42.2895
Longitude	-87.8699
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	224/847

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.3%	18.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,271

Population

1,513

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$114,831

Median household income

$84,139

Per capita income

$542,300

Median home value

$1,645

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

3,192

Housing units

67.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

264

Under 5

311

286

5–9

335

348

10–14

408

326

15–19

382

164

20–24

193

378

25–34

444

600

35–44

705

706

45–54

830

236

55–59

278

329

60–64

387

635

65–74

746

302

75–84

354

149

85+

175

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,470	24.0%
18 and over	7,801	76.0%
65 and over	2,361	23.0%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Asian 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 7.2%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,186	73.6%
Asian	907	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	856	7.7%
Two or more races	798	7.2%
Other race	186	1.7%
Black or African American	150	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.3%	18.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 30.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	30.6%
Median income	$114,831

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 40.0%

$1M+ 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$542,300
Median rent / month	$1,645
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	63.3%
Large apartment buildings	9.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	25.7%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.3%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,479	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	63	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	600	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,192	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,360	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,665	38.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	23.7%
Married	68.8%	55.8%
Separated	0.5%	1.5%
Widowed	0.8%	10.8%
Divorced	9.9%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 12.7%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 35.4%

Graduate / professional 32.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	67.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	271	9.9%
Kindergarten	120	4.4%
Elementary school	1,049	38.4%
High school	741	27.1%
College / grad school	553	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Professional & management 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Construction 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.7%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.2%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	6.5%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	78.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.7%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,696	94.4%
Spanish	400	4.1%
Other Indo-European	77	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	80	0.8%
Other languages	243	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,796	85.6%
Born in same state	8,636	84.1%
Born in different state	5,308	51.7%
Foreign born	160	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,475	14.4%
Not a US citizen	1,019	69.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,678	16.3%
French	1,215	11.8%
Arab	328	3.2%
Dutch	210	2%
English	145	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	112	1.1%
Norwegian	92	0.9%
German	55	0.5%
Irish	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	98.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60044

What city is ZIP code 60044 in?

ZIP code 60044 is primarily assigned to Lake Bluff, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60044 in?

ZIP code 60044 falls within Lake County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60044?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 60044 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 60044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60044?

The median home value in ZIP code 60044 is $542,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60044?

The median household income in ZIP code 60044 is $114,831, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60044 in?

ZIP code 60044 observes the CST timezone.