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ZIP code 60087: Waukegan, IL

60087 is a ZIP code in Waukegan, Illinois, mainly in Lake County, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. About 27,293 people live here.

Population
27,293
Median household income
$76,738
Typical home value
$269,600+8.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,356gross, per month
Median age
37.6
Homeowners
59.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 60087 details

CityWaukegan
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
Metro areaChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area13 sq mi, plus 0.9 sq mi of water
Population density2,104 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6% of adults 25+
Average commute27.5 minutes
Center coordinates42.40384, -87.85359

Median rent in 60087 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,283/mo
1 bedroom$1,034/mo
2 bedrooms$1,370/mo
3 bedrooms$1,679/mo
4 bedrooms$1,870/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,380/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 60087

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
60079Waukegan, IL2.8 mi—
60085Waukegan, IL3.4 mi72,341
60099Zion, IL3.9 mi30,881
60086North Chicago, IL4.4 mi—
60031Gurnee, IL4.9 mi37,107
60083Wadsworth, IL5.4 mi9,981
60096Winthrop Harbor, IL5.4 mi6,527
60064North Chicago, IL5.5 mi14,884

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 60087?

A typical home in ZIP code 60087 is worth about $269,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $76,738 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $269,600 homeWhat can a $76,738 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 60087

What city is ZIP code 60087?

ZIP code 60087 is in Waukegan, IL, in Lake County.

What county is ZIP code 60087 in?

60087 is mainly in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 60087?

About 27,293 people live in ZIP code 60087, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 60087 in?

60087 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Waukegan have?

Waukegan, IL also uses 60079 and 60085.