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Mettawa, IL
Village in Lake County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60048.
Population
663
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
1
Mettawa and its ZIP codes
Mettawa at a glance
- Mettawa is 47% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $181,333, about 2.2 times the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $871,500 (about 3.3 times the Illinois figure).
Local data for Mettawa, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mettawa, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$181,333
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$871,500
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
73.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (74), German Americans (61), Arab Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Mettawa.
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
How people get to work
Mettawa, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mettawa, 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° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mettawa, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mettawa
1 in or overlapping Mettawa. Population shown
Cities near Mettawa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon HillsVillage | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| LibertyvilleVillage | 2.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Indian CreekVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Green OaksVillage | 3.4 mi | 4 |
| KnollwoodCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| LincolnshireVillage | 3.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Lake ForestCity | 3.6 mi | 17.2 |
| MundeleinVillage | 4.3 mi | 10.9 |
| Lake BluffVillage | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| BannockburnVillage | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| Long GroveVillage | 5.2 mi | 12.4 |
| RiverwoodsVillage | 5.5 mi | 4 |
| Buffalo GroveVillage | 5.9 mi | 9.6 |
| North ChicagoCity | 5.9 mi | 8 |
| HighwoodCity | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Forest LakeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mettawa, IL in?
- Mettawa is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Mettawa, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mettawa include 60048.
- What is the population of Mettawa, IL?
- About 663 people live in Mettawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mettawa?
- Nearby places include Vernon Hills (1.7 mi), Libertyville (2.5 mi), Indian Creek (3.1 mi), Green Oaks (3.4 mi), Knollwood (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023