60085 — Waukegan, IL Home Values
Typical home value $239,106 as of June 2026 · 313th of 380 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
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
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elem School | 110 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL | 0.1 mi |
| John R Lewis Middle School | 600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL | 0.6 mi |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | 1319 Washington St, Waukegan, IL | 0.7 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.