60087 ZIP Code — Waukegan, IL
Lake County, Illinois
ZIP code 60087 is located in Waukegan, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 12.96 square miles and serves a population of 27,815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.
About ZIP code 60087
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $75,691.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
27,815
population
12.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60087 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60087
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waukegan | Acceptable |
| Waukegan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60099 Zion (3.2 mi)
60085 Waukegan (3.8 mi)
60083 Wadsworth (4.3 mi)
60031 Gurnee (4.4 mi)
60096 Winthrop Harbor (5.2 mi)
60064 North Chicago (5.8 mi)
60086 North Chicago (5.9 mi)
60088 Great Lakes (7 mi)
60044 Lake Bluff (8.2 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (8.5 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (8.5 mi)
53142 Kenosha (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,815 |
| Population density | 2,146 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4082 |
| Longitude | -87.8672 |
| 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 | 38.8% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,815
Population
2,146
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$75,691
Median household income
$30,729
Per capita income
$171,400
Median home value
$1,270
Median monthly rent
59.5%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
6,084
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
859
Under 5
943
1,127
5–9
1,238
802
10–14
882
1,003
15–19
1,103
1,043
20–24
1,146
1,962
25–34
2,157
1,765
35–44
1,939
1,420
45–54
1,560
800
55–59
879
723
60–64
795
1,058
65–74
1,163
504
75–84
553
186
85+
205
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,133 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,682 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,669 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
32.5%
Hispanic or Latino
24.5%
Other race
13.7%
Two or more races
12.7%
Black or African American
12.4%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,973 | 32.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,046 | 24.5% |
| Other race | 5,054 | 13.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,673 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,556 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1,344 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 215 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $75,691 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
31.6%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
5.6%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,270 |
| Owner occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter occupied | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.5% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,035 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 592 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,621 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,450 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,682 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,702 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 34.2% |
| Married | 52.8% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 213 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 584 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,061 | 42.1% |
| High school | 1,793 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,614 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.5%
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Other services
3.8%
Public administration
3.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 28.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 832 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,013 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 5,546 | 21.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,966 | 19.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 494 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,181 | 76.1% |
| Born in same state | 20,041 | 72.1% |
| Born in different state | 15,648 | 56.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,140 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,634 | 23.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,889 | 43.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,282 | 4.6% |
| Arab | 995 | 3.6% |
| French | 879 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 191 | 0.7% |
| English | 92 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 73 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 40 | 0.1% |
| German | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60087
What city is ZIP code 60087 in?
ZIP code 60087 is primarily assigned to Waukegan, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60087 in?
ZIP code 60087 falls within Lake County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60087?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 60087 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60087?
The median home value in ZIP code 60087 is $171,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 60087?
ZIP code 60087 has an estimated population of 27,815 residents, with a density of 2,146 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60087?
The median household income in ZIP code 60087 is $75,691, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60087 in?
ZIP code 60087 observes the CST timezone.