60084 ZIP Code — Wauconda, IL
Lake County, Illinois
ZIP code 60084 is located in Wauconda, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 14.05 square miles and serves a population of 17,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.
About ZIP code 60084
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,957. The poverty rate of 6% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,301
population
14.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60084 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60084
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60084. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wauconda | Acceptable |
| Wauconda | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60042 Island Lake (3.6 mi)
60060 Mundelein (4.5 mi)
60073 Round Lake (4.8 mi)
60051 Mchenry (5.3 mi)
60030 Grayslake (5.8 mi)
60013 Cary (6.1 mi)
60041 Ingleside (6.3 mi)
60047 Lake Zurich (6.4 mi)
60021 Fox River Grove (7.2 mi)
60020 Fox Lake (8 mi)
60010 Barrington (8.1 mi)
60012 Crystal Lake (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,301 |
| Population density | 1,231 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.97 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2748 |
| Longitude | -88.1332 |
| 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 | 26.4% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
17,301
Population
1,231
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$99,957
Median household income
$46,333
Per capita income
$275,900
Median home value
$1,242
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,339
Housing units
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
610
Under 5
593
531
5–9
515
610
10–14
593
573
15–19
557
663
20–24
643
806
25–34
783
1,397
35–44
1,356
1,042
45–54
1,011
700
55–59
680
682
60–64
662
759
65–74
736
245
75–84
238
160
85+
156
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,156 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,145 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,294 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.5%
Hispanic or Latino
10.8%
Two or more races
7%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,679 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,093 | 10.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,351 | 7% |
| Other race | 1,289 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 844 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.4% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $99,957 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
25.5%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,242 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.4% |
| Electricity | 12.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,759 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 472 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 986 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,170 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,186 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,618 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 24.0% |
| Married | 55.3% | 58.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 346 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 229 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,747 | 38.8% |
| High school | 1,159 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,026 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Construction
8.9%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.8%
Public administration
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
4.6%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
3.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 794 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.4% |
| Public insurance | 20.6% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,098 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1,262 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 791 | 4.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 232 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 219 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,002 | 86.7% |
| Born in same state | 14,732 | 85.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,888 | 68.7% |
| Foreign born | 270 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,299 | 13.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,405 | 61.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,066 | 23.5% |
| French | 1,336 | 7.7% |
| English | 343 | 2% |
| Arab | 281 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 220 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 218 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 74 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.3% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60084
What city is ZIP code 60084 in?
ZIP code 60084 is primarily assigned to Wauconda, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60084 in?
ZIP code 60084 falls within Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60084?
ZIP code 60084 has an estimated population of 17,301 residents, with a density of 1,232 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60084?
The median household income in ZIP code 60084 is $99,957, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60084?
The median home value in ZIP code 60084 is $275,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 60084 in?
ZIP code 60084 observes the CST timezone.