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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60020

Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$261,815[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.8%
vs metro
-22.3%
vs state
+36.9%
ZIP 60020 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60020 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 60020 is worth $261,815 — 22.3% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,250 a month — a 10.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,250[2]
Gross yield
10.3%[2]
Cap rate
6.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,907[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lake County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,970[3]
Median household income
$73,949[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lake County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-3,128[5]
Moved in
15,148
Moved out
18,276

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • Grant Community High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Grant CHSD 124

    1,814 students

  • Stanton School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Fox Lake GSD 114

    271 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.2%
Annual rent$27,000

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,324
Loan principal$209,452
Down payment$52,363
Total interest paid$267,145

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.90
Monthly cost to own$2,035
Monthly rent$2,250

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
84th percentile[1]
Rental yield
91st percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60020?
The typical home in 60020 is worth $261,815, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60020?
Home values in 60020 are up 3.9% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60020?
A typical home in 60020 rents for about $2,250 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 60020?
The effective property tax rate in 60020 is 2.3% — roughly $5,907 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60020?
ZIP code 60020 has a population of 10,970 and a median household income of $73,949.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Waukegan, IL

    Typical home
    $262,047
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Zion, IL

    Typical home
    $261,208
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Stone Park, IL

    Typical home
    $262,508
    Gross yield
  • Alsip, IL

    Typical home
    $260,594
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $265,071
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • DeKalb, IL

    Typical home
    $257,616
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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