60040 ZIP Code — Highwood, IL
Lake County, Illinois
ZIP code 60040 is located in Highwood, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 0.77 square miles and serves a population of 5,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.
About ZIP code 60040
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $502,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $105,282.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,227
population
0.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60040
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Highwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60037 Fort Sheridan (0.6 mi)
60035 Highland Park (1.2 mi)
60045 Lake Forest (3.8 mi)
60015 Deerfield (4 mi)
60022 Glencoe (5.5 mi)
60069 Lincolnshire (5.8 mi)
60062 Northbrook (6.1 mi)
60044 Lake Bluff (6.4 mi)
60088 Great Lakes (7.3 mi)
60093 Winnetka (7.4 mi)
60089 Buffalo Grove (7.7 mi)
60026 Glenview (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,227 |
| Population density | 6,788 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2062 |
| Longitude | -87.8139 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/224 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,227
Population
6,788
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$105,282
Median household income
$46,257
Per capita income
$502,800
Median home value
$1,770
Median monthly rent
50.3%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
1,043
Housing units
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
162
Under 5
136
241
5–9
203
152
10–14
129
210
15–19
178
258
20–24
218
343
25–34
290
364
35–44
308
303
45–54
256
193
55–59
163
151
60–64
128
302
65–74
255
89
75–84
76
65
85+
54
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,303 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 3,924 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 841 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.5%
Hispanic or Latino
23.7%
Other race
18.1%
Two or more races
6%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,388 | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,623 | 23.7% |
| Other race | 1,238 | 18.1% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
28.0%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
17.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 17.5% |
| Median income | $105,282 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
10.0%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
47.8%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $502,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,770 |
| Owner occupied | 50.3% |
| Renter occupied | 49.7% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 43.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.2% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.9% |
| Electricity | 7.0% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,065 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 79 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 305 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 455 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 693 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 484 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 26.9% |
| Married | 51.8% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
3.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
19.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 119 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 510 | 38.9% |
| High school | 240 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 315 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Professional & management
16.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.2% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 3.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.6% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 6.9% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
9.9%
Female-led households
25.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 23.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 161 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 14.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 13.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,929 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 922 | 18.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 866 | 17.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 56 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,031 | 77.1% |
| Born in same state | 4,000 | 76.5% |
| Born in different state | 3,062 | 58.6% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,196 | 22.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 393 | 32.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 515 | 9.9% |
| French | 268 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 84 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 72 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 66 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.8% |
| English | 18 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60040
What city is ZIP code 60040 in?
ZIP code 60040 is primarily assigned to Highwood, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60040 in?
ZIP code 60040 falls within Lake County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60040?
The median home value in ZIP code 60040 is $502,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60040?
The median household income in ZIP code 60040 is $105,282, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60040?
ZIP code 60040 has an estimated population of 5,227 residents, with a density of 6,833 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60040 in?
ZIP code 60040 observes the CST timezone.