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Grayslake, IL
Village in Lake County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60030.
Population
20,929
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,915
ZIP codes
1
Grayslake and its ZIP codes
Grayslake at a glance
- Grayslake is about 8.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 115th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $113,972, 37% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,500 (18% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,485 a month.
Local data for Grayslake, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayslake, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,972
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$309,500
Median rent
$1,485/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
58.5%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,719), Irish Americans (3,376), Polish Americans (2,075).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Grayslake.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 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
$55.1M
972 loans, 7,121 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grayslake, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayslake, 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
37.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grayslake, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Grayslake
1 in or overlapping Grayslake. Population shown
Cities near Grayslake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Third LakeVillage | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| HainesvilleVillage | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| Round Lake ParkVillage | 2.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Gages LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| Round LakeVillage | 3.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Round Lake BeachVillage | 3.5 mi | 5 |
| Grandwood ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Venetian VillageCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Round Lake HeightsVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LindenhurstVillage | 4.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Long LakeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MundeleinVillage | 5.4 mi | 10.9 |
| Lake VillaVillage | 5.7 mi | 6.5 |
| LibertyvilleVillage | 6 mi | 8.8 |
| Fox Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WaucondaVillage | 6.7 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grayslake, IL in?
- Grayslake is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Grayslake, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grayslake include 60030.
- What is the population of Grayslake, IL?
- About 20,929 people live in Grayslake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grayslake?
- Nearby places include Third Lake (2 mi), Hainesville (2 mi), Round Lake Park (2.4 mi), Gages Lake (2.7 mi), Round Lake (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023