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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60044

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

Typical home value

$643,774[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.0%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+4.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+126.6%
vs metro
+91.1%
vs state
+236.6%
ZIP 60044 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60044 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60044 is worth $643,774 — 91.1% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,110 a month — a 3.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,110[2]
Gross yield
3.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,124[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
10,312[3]
Median household income
$134,724[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
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Lake Bluff Elem Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lake Bluff ESD 65

    592 students

  • Lake Bluff Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lake Bluff ESD 65

    289 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 yield3.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$25,322

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$3,255
Loan principal$515,019
Down payment$128,755
Total interest paid$656,878

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 ratio2.24
Monthly cost to own$4,720
Monthly rent$2,110

Renting 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
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
1st percentile[2]
Property tax
35th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60044?
The typical home in 60044 is worth $643,774, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60044?
Home values in 60044 are up 8.0% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60044?
A typical home in 60044 rents for about $2,110 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 60044?
The effective property tax rate in 60044 is 1.7% — roughly $11,124 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60044?
ZIP code 60044 has a population of 10,312 and a median household income of $134,724.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Naperville, IL

    Typical home
    $641,160
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Long Grove, IL

    Typical home
    $650,406
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $635,906
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Campton Hills, IL

    Typical home
    $635,579
    Gross yield
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $631,952
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Elmhurst, IL

    Typical home
    $620,978
    Gross yield
    4.5%

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