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Wauconda, IL
Village in Lake County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60084.
Population
14,027
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,765
ZIP codes
1
Wauconda and its ZIP codes
Wauconda at a glance
- Wauconda is about 12 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 176th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $111,239 a year, 33% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,600 (6% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,371 a month.
Local data for Wauconda, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wauconda, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,239
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,371/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,514), Irish Americans (3,041), Mexican Americans (2,278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Wauconda.
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
Wauconda, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wauconda, 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° / 14°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wauconda, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Wauconda
1 in or overlapping Wauconda. Population shown
Cities near Wauconda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn WoodsVillage | 3 mi | 8.1 |
| Tower LakesVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Island LakeVillage | 3.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Port BarringtonVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| VoloVillage | 4.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Round LakeVillage | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Round Lake ParkVillage | 4.6 mi | 2.1 |
| North BarringtonVillage | 4.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Lake BarringtonVillage | 4.9 mi | 5.7 |
| HainesvilleVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Burtons BridgeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Holiday HillsVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Forest LakeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake ZurichVillage | 5.9 mi | 6.9 |
| MundeleinVillage | 6.1 mi | 10.9 |
| LakemoorVillage | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wauconda, IL in?
- Wauconda is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Wauconda, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wauconda include 60084.
- What is the population of Wauconda, IL?
- About 14,027 people live in Wauconda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wauconda?
- Nearby places include Hawthorn Woods (3 mi), Tower Lakes (3.4 mi), Island Lake (3.9 mi), Port Barrington (4.1 mi), Volo (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023