60069 ZIP Code — Lincolnshire, IL

Lake County, Illinois

ZIP code 60069 is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 5.93 square miles and serves a population of 8,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.

About ZIP code 60069

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $550,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($147,267) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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 — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60069 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,602

population

5.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincolnshire	Acceptable
Lincolnshire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60089 Buffalo Grove (2 mi) 60015 Deerfield (2.5 mi) 60090 Wheeling (4.4 mi) 60045 Lake Forest (4.5 mi) 60070 Prospect Heights (5.7 mi) 60040 Highwood (5.8 mi) 60004 Arlington Heights (6 mi) 60035 Highland Park (6.1 mi) 60047 Lake Zurich (6.3 mi) 60037 Fort Sheridan (6.4 mi) 60062 Northbrook (6.4 mi) 60048 Libertyville (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,602
Population density	1,451 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	5.93 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.1886
Longitude	-87.9255
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	847/224

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	31.5%	18.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,602

Population

1,451

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$147,267

Median household income

$85,049

Per capita income

$550,000

Median home value

$2,778

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

3,107

Housing units

70.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

161

5–9

165

265

10–14

272

323

15–19

332

267

20–24

274

371

25–34

381

311

35–44

320

576

45–54

591

451

55–59

464

251

60–64

258

465

65–74

477

320

75–84

328

417

85+

429

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,469	17.1%
18 and over	7,133	82.9%
65 and over	2,436	28.3%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Asian 19.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,527	74.6%
Asian	1,726	19.7%
Two or more races	237	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	153	1.7%
Black or African American	72	0.8%
Other race	34	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	31.5%	18.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 36.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	36.7%
Median income	$147,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 50.8%

$1M+ 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$550,000
Median rent / month	$2,778
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	51.8%
Large apartment buildings	33.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	16.2%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.3%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,977	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	47	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	509	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,083	30.0%
Households with children under 18	848	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,633	45.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	22.0%
Married	61.4%	50.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	5.9%	21.4%
Divorced	4.4%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 12.6%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.4%

Graduate / professional 37.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	70.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	2.4%
Kindergarten	37	1.8%
Elementary school	716	35.0%
High school	637	31.2%
College / grad school	605	29.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Professional & management 20.3%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Construction 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.2%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	30.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.3%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.6%
Depression	12.6%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	8.4%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	6.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	79.8%
Cholesterol screening	95.5%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	304	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.8%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,469	98.5%
Spanish	436	5.1%
Other Indo-European	31	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	117	1.4%
Other languages	288	3.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,741	78.4%
Born in same state	6,695	77.8%
Born in different state	4,647	54.0%
Foreign born	46	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,861	21.6%
Not a US citizen	921	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	864	10%
French	545	6.3%
Arab	357	4.2%
Polish	259	3%
Irish	192	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	129	1.5%
German	73	0.8%
English	67	0.8%
Dutch	36	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60069

What city is ZIP code 60069 in?

ZIP code 60069 is primarily assigned to Lincolnshire, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60069 in?

ZIP code 60069 falls within Lake County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60069?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 60069 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 60069 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 60069 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 60069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 60069 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 60069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 60069 in?

ZIP code 60069 observes the CST timezone.