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60085Waukegan, IL Home Values

Typical home value $239,106 as of June 2026 · 313th of 380 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

Typical value — June 2026
$239,106
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+6.7%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+41.5%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
313th
of 380 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 60085, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 60085 compares in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area

ZIP code 60085 (Waukegan, IL) has a typical home value of $239,106 as of June 2026, ranking 313th of 380 ZIP codes tracked in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area, more expensive than about 18% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +41.5%, from $169,014 in June 2021 to $239,106 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 11.6× the annual rent ($1,724/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Chicago.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 60085 has a population of 72,763, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 59.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Black or African American, 15% White, 6.2% Asian, 2.2% two or more races, and 1% another race.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Washington Elem School110 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL0.1 mi
John R Lewis Middle School600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL0.6 mi
Robert E Abbott Middle School1319 Washington St, Waukegan, IL0.7 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60085?

$239,106 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 60085 an expensive ZIP code in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area?

60085 ranks 313th of 380 ZIP codes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 18% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 60085 changed over the past year?

+6.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 60085?

The typical home price is 11.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,724/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 60085?

72,763, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 60085?

Washington Elem School (0.1 mi), John R Lewis Middle School (0.6 mi), Robert E Abbott Middle School (0.7 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 60085?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.