60045 ZIP Code – Lake Forest, Illinois
ZIP code 60045 is a large ZIP code located in Lake Forest, Illinois, within Lake County with a population of approximately 21,159 residents. The median household income is $201,847 — well above the Illinois average and well above the national average. The median home value of $880,200 is well above the national average, with 89.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,998 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 3.9%, well below the national average. 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 46.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 60044, 60040, 60069.
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ZIP 60045 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60045 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $201k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $880k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,998 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 81.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60044 – Lake Bluff
- 60040 – Highwood
- 60069 – Lincolnshire
- 60015 – Deerfield
- 60061 – Vernon Hills
- 60035 – Highland Park
- 60088 – Great Lakes
- 60048 – Libertyville
- 60064 – North Chicago
- 60089 – Buffalo Grove
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60044 | LAKE BLUFF | 10,271 | $114,831 |
| 60040 | HIGHWOOD | 5,227 | $105,282 |
| 60069 | LINCOLNSHIRE | 8,602 | $147,267 |
| 60015 | DEERFIELD | 27,835 | $181,111 |
| 60061 | VERNON HILLS | 27,602 | $118,371 |