60061 ZIP Code — Vernon Hills, IL

Lake County, Illinois

ZIP code 60061 is located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 8.36 square miles and serves a population of 27,602 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.

About ZIP code 60061

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $374,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($118,371) 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.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60061 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

27,602

population

8.36

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon Hills	Acceptable
Vernon Hills	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	27,602
Population density	3,302 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	8.36 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.2359
Longitude	-87.9635
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	24.2%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.6%	18.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

27,602

Population

3,302

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$118,371

Median household income

$58,852

Per capita income

$374,800

Median home value

$1,879

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

7,839

Housing units

65.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

622

Under 5

629

954

5–9

965

1,083

10–14

1,095

1,046

15–19

1,058

647

20–24

655

1,214

25–34

1,228

2,176

35–44

2,200

2,061

45–54

2,083

871

55–59

880

844

60–64

854

1,192

65–74

1,206

650

75–84

658

363

85+

368

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,848	24.8%
18 and over	20,754	75.2%
65 and over	4,437	16.1%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.1%

Asian 24.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Other race 3.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	17,545	60.1%
Asian	7,059	24.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,576	5.4%
Two or more races	1,474	5.1%
Other race	964	3.3%
Black or African American	500	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	26.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	28.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.6%	18.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 23.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	23.9%
Median income	$118,371

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 22.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$374,800
Median rent / month	$1,879
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	37.9%
Large apartment buildings	16.2%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.5%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,139	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	494	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,410	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,565	24.2%
Households with children under 18	4,004	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,290	31.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	26.8%
Married	62.3%	54.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	1.2%	7.8%
Divorced	5.2%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 11.0%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 35.8%

Graduate / professional 29.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	65.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	562	7.2%
Kindergarten	269	3.5%
Elementary school	3,325	42.9%
High school	1,851	23.9%
College / grad school	1,751	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Professional & management 19.5%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Construction 1.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.2%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	22.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.2%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	13.8%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	75.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	639	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,351	95.5%
Spanish	2,947	11.2%
Other Indo-European	910	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	934	3.5%
Other languages	1,087	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,655	67.6%
Born in same state	18,264	66.2%
Born in different state	14,330	51.9%
Foreign born	391	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	8,947	32.4%
Not a US citizen	4,601	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,937	7%
Italian	1,710	6.2%
Arab	834	3%
Polish	467	1.7%
Irish	273	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	166	0.6%
Norwegian	164	0.6%
Dutch	66	0.2%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60061

What city is ZIP code 60061 in?

ZIP code 60061 is primarily assigned to Vernon Hills, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60061 in?

ZIP code 60061 falls within Lake County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60061?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60061?

The median home value in ZIP code 60061 is $374,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60061?

The median household income in ZIP code 60061 is $118,371, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60061?

ZIP code 60061 has an estimated population of 27,602 residents, with a density of 3,303 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60061 in?

ZIP code 60061 observes the CST timezone.