60088 ZIP Code — Great Lakes, IL

Lake County, Illinois

ZIP code 60088 is located in Great Lakes, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 2.40 square miles and serves a population of 14,143 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.

About ZIP code 60088

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $57,143.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 61% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60088 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a high rate of remote workers.

14,143

population

2.40

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Great Lakes	Acceptable
Great Lakes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60064 North Chicago (1.2 mi) 60086 North Chicago (1.3 mi) 60044 Lake Bluff (1.6 mi) 60085 Waukegan (3.1 mi) 60045 Lake Forest (4.8 mi) 60048 Libertyville (5.7 mi) 60031 Gurnee (6.8 mi) 60087 Waukegan (7 mi) 60037 Fort Sheridan (7.1 mi) 60040 Highwood (7.3 mi) 60035 Highland Park (8.5 mi) 60069 Lincolnshire (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,143
Population density	5,893 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	2.40 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	42.3082
Longitude	-87.8508
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	224/847

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	18.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

14,143

Population

5,893

People per sq mi

20.9

Median age

$57,143

Median household income

$25,075

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,813

Median monthly rent

0.8%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

182

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

300

Under 5

131

313

5–9

137

249

10–14

108

3,020

15–19

1,317

3,387

20–24

1,476

1,921

25–34

837

457

35–44

199

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,240	8.8%
18 and over	12,903	91.2%
65 and over	55	0.4%
Median age	20.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.2%

Black or African American 18.4%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Asian 5.3%

Other race 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,269	54.2%
Black or African American	2,804	18.4%
Two or more races	1,430	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,108	7.3%
Asian	803	5.3%
Other race	492	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	345	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	18.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$57,143

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,813
Owner occupied	0.8%
Renter occupied	99.2%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	35.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	6.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	32.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	734	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	262	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	328	24.6%
Households with children under 18	590	44.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	3.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.0%	61.4%
Married	18.8%	27.6%
Separated	0.1%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 37.9%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	3.6%
Kindergarten	116	5.9%
Elementary school	628	32.0%
High school	155	7.9%
College / grad school	996	50.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.6%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Public administration 21.1%

Retail trade 14.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Construction 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	42.2%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.8%
Government	46.4%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	29.6%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	37.1%
Work from home	25.6%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.9

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 57.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.3%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	12.5%
High cholesterol	10.3%
Diabetes	2.2%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	5.2%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	5.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	70.3%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,889	61.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.1%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,712	97.0%
Spanish	638	4.7%
Other Indo-European	413	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.1%
Other languages	205	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,283	93.9%
Born in same state	12,837	90.8%
Born in different state	985	7.0%
Foreign born	446	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	860	6.1%
Not a US citizen	641	74.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,112	7.9%
Arab	973	6.9%
French	477	3.4%
English	179	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	112	0.8%
Norwegian	31	0.2%
Dutch	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	9.4%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60088

What city is ZIP code 60088 in?

ZIP code 60088 is primarily assigned to Great Lakes, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60088 in?

ZIP code 60088 falls within Lake County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60088 have a large veteran population?

61% of civilians in ZIP code 60088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60088?

17% of residents in ZIP code 60088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 60088?

ZIP code 60088 has an estimated population of 14,143 residents, with a density of 5,900 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60088?

The median household income in ZIP code 60088 is $57,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60088 in?

ZIP code 60088 observes the CST timezone.