60042 ZIP Code – Island Lake, Illinois
ZIP code 60042 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Island Lake, Illinois, within Lake County with a population of approximately 8,589 residents. At $89,660, the median household income here runs above the Illinois average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $225,300 is near the national average, with 82.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,747 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 98% single-family (increasing).
At 6.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the U.S. average. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 60084, 60013, 60051.
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ZIP 60042 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60042 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,589 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $225k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,747 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60084 – Wauconda
- 60013 – Cary
- 60051 – Mchenry
- 60012 – Crystal Lake
- 60021 – Fox River Grove
- 60050 – Mchenry
- 60041 – Ingleside
- 60073 – Round Lake
- 60014 – Crystal Lake
- 60060 – Mundelein
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60084 | WAUCONDA | 17,301 | $99,957 |
| 60013 | CARY | 26,266 | $114,055 |
| 60051 | MCHENRY | 23,598 | $99,854 |
| 60012 | CRYSTAL LAKE | 11,736 | $150,320 |
| 60021 | FOX RIVER GROVE | 5,199 | $116,626 |