| City: | Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
| Counties: | Lake County[Primary] Cook County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:29:40 AM |
| Population: | 43,227 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 312 / 464 / 630 / 708 / 847 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 42.1683, -87.9547 |
| Land Area: | 9.843 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 60089 has 43,227 residents and 16,402 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.0%, slightly higher than the state average of 61.4%) and Asian (27.5%, much higher than the state average of 5.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.9%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 43,227Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 42,781Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 44,497Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,391.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $129,932Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16,402Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $393,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.61Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.57Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 41,705 | 41,672 | 41,645 | 41,584 | 41,594 | 41,642 | 41,601 | 41,392 | 41,014 | 40,749 | 42,993 | 42,867 | 42,781 |
| Decennial Census | 41,533 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 43,227 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.4
Male Median Age: 41.3
Female Median Age: 43.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,055 | 1,491 | 1,596 | 1,467 | 956 | 838 | 1,065 | 1,524 | 1,660 | 1,651 | 1,468 | 1,451 | 1,447 | 1,250 | 884 | 512 | 315 | 283 |
| Female | 1,053 | 1,401 | 1,499 | 1,361 | 852 | 811 | 1,293 | 1,687 | 1,686 | 1,627 | 1,490 | 1,619 | 1,731 | 1,432 | 1,059 | 617 | 497 | 599 |
| Total | 2,108 | 2,892 | 3,095 | 2,828 | 1,808 | 1,649 | 2,358 | 3,211 | 3,346 | 3,278 | 2,958 | 3,070 | 3,178 | 2,682 | 1,943 | 1,129 | 812 | 882 |
| White: | 27,232 | 62.36% |
| Black: | 545 | 1.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,871 | 6.57% |
| Asian: | 11,884 | 27.21% |
| American Indian: | 128 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 9 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 1,002 | 2.29% |
| Total: | 43,671 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20,913 | 48.38% | 41.3 years |
| Females: | 22,314 | 51.62% | 43.5 years |
| Total: | 43,227 | 100% | 42.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 26,808 | 62.66% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 280 | 0.65% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8,946 | 20.91% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6,747 | 36.68% |
| Total Population: | 42,781 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27,088 | 63.32% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15,693 | 36.68% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $129,932, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,252 (41.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,882. Family households earn a median of $149,518 versus $63,728 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,790). By gender, male median income is $107,453 and female is $81,316, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $26,137 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,680 | $93,561 | $94,351 | $96,804 | $100,121 | $101,479 | $106,630 | $111,548 | $116,050 | $118,033 | $121,246 | $127,537 | $129,932 |
| Median Family Income | $108,606 | $109,115 | $111,071 | $115,653 | $116,627 | $118,325 | $126,127 | $132,500 | $136,340 | $141,085 | $145,948 | $151,419 | $149,518 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $49,387 | $51,491 | $50,726 | $52,275 | $52,675 | $52,833 | $56,151 | $55,984 | $54,812 | $54,564 | $62,171 | $58,945 | $63,728 |
| Median Male Income | $78,406 | $81,415 | $79,744 | $82,334 | $86,055 | $87,245 | $87,981 | $91,343 | $92,984 | $89,046 | $99,222 | $101,370 | $107,453 |
| Median Female Income | $60,316 | $59,256 | $61,295 | $61,475 | $61,151 | $61,799 | $65,015 | $66,511 | $66,970 | $68,257 | $74,327 | $74,870 | $81,316 |
| Employed: | 22,979 | 67.50% |
| Unemployed: | 585 | 1.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 10,479 | 30.78% |
| Total: | 34,043 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14,278 | 62.13% |
| Service: | 2,509 | 10.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,923 | 17.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 763 | 3.32% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,506 | 6.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22,979 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $393,000, which is much higher than the state median ($250,500), is up $61,600 (18.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,700. The median gross rent is $2,042, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,227), is up $825 (67.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $396. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.49% (64.69% with a mortgage, 35.31% free-and-clear) and renters 18.51% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.01%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $331,400 | $313,900 | $303,700 | $295,600 | $294,600 | $299,800 | $314,400 | $324,600 | $332,300 | $338,300 | $341,400 | $380,500 | $393,000 |
| Less than $500: | 76 | 2.56% |
| $500 to $999: | 157 | 5.28% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 408 | 13.73% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 703 | 23.66% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,149 | 38.67% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 172 | 5.79% |
| $3,000 or more: | 217 | 7.30% |
| No Rent: | 89 | 3.00% |
| Total: | 2,971 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $1,232 | $1,208 | $1,290 | $1,354 | $1,404 | $1,481 | $1,601 | $1,646 | $1,700 | $1,800 | $1,988 | $2,042 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8,462 | 52.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,619 | 28.78% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,971 | 18.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16,052 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16,052 | 96.99% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 499 | 3.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,551 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,196 | 67.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,280 | 31.90% |
| Other Units: | 75 | 0.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,551 | 100% |
In 2023, 66.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 22.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.82%). College enrollment is 23.87%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 412 | 1.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 511 | 1.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,933 | 10.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,838 | 13.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,054 | 7.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,963 | 37.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,524 | 29.16% |
| Total: | 29,235 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 28,312 | 96.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19,487 | 66.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 34,793 | 75.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,661 | 21.03% |
| No Insurance: | 1,490 | 3.24% |
| Total: | 45,944 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 44,454 | 96.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 643 | 5.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 538 | 4.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,492 | 38.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,137 | 27.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,762 | 23.87% |
| Total: | 11,572 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,181 | 10.21% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,167 | 70.58% |
ZIP Code 60089 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,479 business establishments, employing about 23,178 people with an annual payroll of $1,718,827,000. USPS data shows 17,049 residential mailboxes and 1,052 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 17,049Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,052Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 18,944Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,595Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,341Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,479Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $416,826,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,718,827,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 23,178Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60089 is located in Lake County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 5th, 9th, and 10th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.46% of whom live in ZIP Code 60089, and is subdivided into the Lake County, IL division. It covers 9.843 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.019 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Lake County, IL (CBSA Div 29404)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 9,359,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.843 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05,09,10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 95.71, 105.35, 299.78 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1709447Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Buffalo Grove village; IllinoisSource: Census |
ZIP Code 60089 is part of 4 school districts, including: Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (Grades PK thru 08), Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District (Grades PK thru 08), Township High School District 214 (Grades 09 thru 12) and Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 12 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.