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Fox Lake, IL
Village in Lake County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60020, 60081.
Population
11,131
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
2
Fox Lake and its ZIP codes
Fox Lake at a glance
- Fox Lake is about 6.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 207th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $70,819 a year, 15% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,100 (13% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,047 a month.
Local data for Fox Lake, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fox Lake, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,819
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$228,100
Median rent
$1,047/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,932), Irish Americans (2,247), Mexican Americans (1,760).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Fox Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,733
325,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $7,004 per person
PPP loans
$18.6M
254 loans, 2,401 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fox Lake, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fox Lake, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
815
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,857
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fox Lake, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Fox Lake
2 in or overlapping Fox Lake. Population shown
Cities near Fox Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pistakee HighlandsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Fox Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Spring GroveVillage | 3.8 mi | 9.1 |
| JohnsburgVillage | 4.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Channel LakeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Long LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Solon MillsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake CatherineCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Round Lake HeightsVillage | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| AntiochVillage | 5.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Lake VillaVillage | 5.4 mi | 6.5 |
| LakemoorVillage | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| Round Lake BeachVillage | 6.3 mi | 5 |
| VoloVillage | 6.5 mi | 4.1 |
| RingwoodVillage | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| McCullom LakeVillage | 7 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fox Lake, IL in?
- Fox Lake is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Fox Lake, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fox Lake include 60020, 60081.
- What is the population of Fox Lake, IL?
- About 11,131 people live in Fox Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fox Lake?
- Nearby places include Pistakee Highlands (2.2 mi), Fox Lake Hills (3.3 mi), Spring Grove (3.8 mi), Johnsburg (4.1 mi), Channel Lake (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023