60099 ZIP Code — Zion, IL
Lake County, Illinois
ZIP code 60099 is located in Zion, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 22.59 square miles and serves a population of 31,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.
About ZIP code 60099
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 $172,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $65,021. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 60099 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.
31,523
population
22.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60099 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60099
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60099. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Zion | Acceptable |
| Zion | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60096 Winthrop Harbor (2.8 mi)
60087 Waukegan (3.2 mi)
60083 Wadsworth (3.5 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (5.3 mi)
53158 Pleasant Prairie (5.3 mi)
60031 Gurnee (6.3 mi)
53142 Kenosha (6.6 mi)
60085 Waukegan (7 mi)
53143 Kenosha (7.6 mi)
60064 North Chicago (9 mi)
60086 North Chicago (9.1 mi)
60088 Great Lakes (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,523 |
| Population density | 1,395 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4542 |
| Longitude | -87.8749 |
| 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 | 44.8% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
31,523
Population
1,395
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$65,021
Median household income
$31,464
Per capita income
$172,100
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
62.5%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
8,009
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,001
Under 5
1,022
1,176
5–9
1,200
1,159
10–14
1,183
1,124
15–19
1,147
1,370
20–24
1,398
2,289
25–34
2,336
1,585
35–44
1,617
1,966
45–54
2,007
908
55–59
927
975
60–64
995
1,307
65–74
1,333
572
75–84
583
170
85+
173
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,382 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,141 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,138 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.3%
Hispanic or Latino
18.8%
Black or African American
17.4%
Two or more races
12.5%
Other race
9.2%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,867 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,312 | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,763 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,861 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 3,564 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 956 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 512 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 26.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 26.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 28.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 18.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $65,021 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
30.1%
$200k–$300k
26.7%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,083 |
| Owner occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter occupied | 37.5% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,573 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 555 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,766 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,470 | 30.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,056 | 35.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,048 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 36.5% |
| Married | 44.1% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 504 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 512 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,778 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,994 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,612 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.7% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,090 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,500 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 3,488 | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,073 | 10.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 224 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,460 | 83.9% |
| Born in same state | 26,030 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,461 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 430 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,063 | 16.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,713 | 53.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,746 | 5.5% |
| French | 1,278 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 449 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 192 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 86 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 78 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 52 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60099
What city is ZIP code 60099 in?
ZIP code 60099 is primarily assigned to Zion, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60099 in?
ZIP code 60099 falls within Lake County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 60099 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 60099 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60099?
The median home value in ZIP code 60099 is $172,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 60099?
ZIP code 60099 has an estimated population of 31,523 residents, with a density of 1,396 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60099?
The median household income in ZIP code 60099 is $65,021, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60099 in?
ZIP code 60099 observes the CST timezone.