60073 ZIP Code — Round Lake, IL
Lake County, Illinois
ZIP code 60073 is located in Round Lake, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 18.47 square miles and serves a population of 62,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.
About ZIP code 60073
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $88,279.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
62,071
population
18.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60073
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Round Lake | Acceptable |
| Round Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60041 Ingleside (2.5 mi)
60030 Grayslake (3 mi)
60020 Fox Lake (4.2 mi)
60084 Wauconda (4.8 mi)
60046 Lake Villa (4.9 mi)
60051 Mchenry (5.3 mi)
60060 Mundelein (6.4 mi)
60042 Island Lake (6.5 mi)
60002 Antioch (8 mi)
60050 Mchenry (8.2 mi)
60031 Gurnee (9 mi)
60048 Libertyville (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,071 |
| Population density | 3,361 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3429 |
| Longitude | -88.1121 |
| 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 | 27.2% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
62,071
Population
3,361
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$88,279
Median household income
$32,906
Per capita income
$202,800
Median home value
$1,457
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
15,739
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,209
Under 5
2,069
2,531
5–9
2,369
2,872
10–14
2,690
2,471
15–19
2,313
2,461
20–24
2,304
4,468
25–34
4,184
4,906
35–44
4,593
4,403
45–54
4,122
1,763
55–59
1,650
1,322
60–64
1,237
1,673
65–74
1,567
783
75–84
734
195
85+
182
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,801 | 28.7% |
| 18 and over | 44,270 | 71.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,134 | 8.3% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.7%
Hispanic or Latino
20.7%
Two or more races
12.2%
Other race
10%
Asian
5.3%
Black or African American
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,564 | 46.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,209 | 20.7% |
| Two or more races | 9,585 | 12.2% |
| Other race | 7,863 | 10% |
| Asian | 4,174 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,026 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 834 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $88,279 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
35.1%
$300k–$500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,457 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 89.5% |
| Electricity | 9.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,039 | 57.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,724 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,753 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,817 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,770 | 45.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,806 | 19.7% |
| Average household size | 3.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 32.1% |
| Married | 50.3% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 831 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 1,138 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 8,194 | 44.7% |
| High school | 4,481 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,694 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.2%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Construction
5.7%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 21.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.4% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,116 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.0% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,793 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 9,701 | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,766 | 13.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,282 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 586 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,861 | 75.5% |
| Born in same state | 45,900 | 73.9% |
| Born in different state | 38,990 | 62.8% |
| Foreign born | 961 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,210 | 24.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,600 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,985 | 8% |
| French | 2,429 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1,725 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 678 | 1.1% |
| English | 337 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 301 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 228 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 142 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 113 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.1% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60073
What part of Round Lake is ZIP code 60073?
ZIP code 60073 covers a portion of Round Lake, Illinois, within Lake County.
What county is ZIP code 60073 in?
ZIP code 60073 falls within Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60073?
ZIP code 60073 has an estimated population of 62,071 residents, with a density of 3,360 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60073?
The median home value in ZIP code 60073 is $202,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60073?
The median household income in ZIP code 60073 is $88,279, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60073 in?
ZIP code 60073 observes the CST timezone.