🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

60030

Grayslake

ZIP Code 60030 is a standard zip code serving Grayslake, Grayslake, Illinois (IL), in Lake County, United States. It has an estimated population of 36,056 with a median household income of $80,909. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
County: Lake
City: Grayslake
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.352400
Longitude: -88.054500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 25.63 mi²
Water Area: 1.28 mi²
Population Density: 1407.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.385918°N, 42.288120°S, -87.963615°E, -88.150099°W

With 36,056 residents spread across 25.63 square miles, this area has a population density of 1407.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

36,056

Population

90th percentile

$80,909

Median Income

90th percentile

$223,500

Median Home Value

75th percentile

25.63 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 60030 is $80,909, and the median home value is $223,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

14,489

Total Units

13,638

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

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