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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60085

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

Typical home value

$231,476[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.1%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+9.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.5%
vs metro
-31.3%
vs state
+21.0%
ZIP 60085 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60085 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60085 is worth $231,476 — 31.3% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,621 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,621[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,904[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
72,341[3]
Median household income
$66,793[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
16
Elementary
10
Middle
4
High
1
  • Waukegan High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Waukegan CUSD 60

    4,325 students

  • John R Lewis Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waukegan CUSD 60

    762 students

  • Miguel Juarez Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waukegan CUSD 60

    662 students

  • Glenwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Waukegan CUSD 60

    588 students

  • Robert E Abbott Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waukegan CUSD 60

    585 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 yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$19,452

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$1,170
Loan principal$185,181
Down payment$46,295
Total interest paid$236,188

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 ratio1.09
Monthly cost to own$1,772
Monthly rent$1,621

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
74th percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60085?
The typical home in 60085 is worth $231,476, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60085?
Home values in 60085 are up 6.1% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60085?
A typical home in 60085 rents for about $1,621 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 60085?
The effective property tax rate in 60085 is 2.1% — roughly $4,904 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60085?
ZIP code 60085 has a population of 72,341 and a median household income of $66,793.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $229,144
    Gross yield
    12.1%
  • Remington, IN

    Typical home
    $228,522
    Gross yield
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $228,318
    Gross yield
    9.5%
  • South Holland, IL

    Typical home
    $226,699
    Gross yield
    14.8%
  • Hobart, IN

    Typical home
    $238,639
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Joliet, IL

    Typical home
    $224,295
    Gross yield
    8.9%

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