The U.S. ZIP Code 60085 is associated with Waukegan, IL in Lake County. The current population estimate is 70,700. An estimated 14.0% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,656. The median household income is approximately $45,114, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 60085 is approximately 30.7 years, and 10.7% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60085 is $45,114, while the region's mean household income is $57,956. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,656. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60085 of $19,656 is approximately 45.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 17.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately88.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 60085 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.3% of 60085 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 60085, 72.0% of the population graduated high school, while 14.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 16.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.5% in this Lake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 16.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60085, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 61.4% of 60085 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60085 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.0%), followed by Some other race (25.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51.0% |
| Black or African American | 19.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 25.5% |
In ZIP Code 60085, 39.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 54.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 39.8% |
| Spanish | 54.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60085 are younger than average. The median age of 30.7 years in ZIP Code 60085 is approximately 19.42% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 60085 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 60085 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60085 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 77.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60085 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 77.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60085 in January 2025 comes in at $207,842. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $200,852 median value in August 2024, and 10% higher than the $189,359 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60085, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lake County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $207,842 |
| Dec 2024 | $205,867 |
| Nov 2024 | $203,898 |
| Oct 2024 | $202,644 |
| Sep 2024 | $201,786 |
| Aug 2024 | $200,852 |
| Jul 2024 | $199,434 |
| Jun 2024 | $197,916 |
| May 2024 | $195,743 |
| Apr 2024 | $193,483 |
| Mar 2024 | $191,047 |
| Feb 2024 | $189,359 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
In 60085, 69.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.7 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60085 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 60085 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60085 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60085 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 16.36¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60085 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.01 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.1 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.15 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.52 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.79 | 1.78 | 5.46 |