60040 ZIP Code – Highwood, Illinois
ZIP code 60040 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Highwood, Illinois, within Lake County with a population of approximately 5,227 residents. The median household income is $105,282 — above the Illinois average and above the national average. At $502,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 56.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,770, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 57% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (decreasing), 20% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 15.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 38.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 35.9, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 60035, 60045, 60015.
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ZIP 60040 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60040 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,227 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $105k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $502k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,770 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60035 – Highland Park
- 60045 – Lake Forest
- 60015 – Deerfield
- 60022 – Glencoe
- 60062 – Northbrook
- 60069 – Lincolnshire
- 60044 – Lake Bluff
- 60088 – Great Lakes
- 60093 – Winnetka
- 60090 – Wheeling
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60035 | HIGHLAND PARK | 30,215 | $159,519 |
| 60045 | LAKE FOREST | 21,159 | $201,847 |
| 60015 | DEERFIELD | 27,835 | $181,111 |
| 60022 | GLENCOE | 8,529 | $227,279 |
| 60062 | NORTHBROOK | 42,004 | $136,120 |