Waukegan
City in Lake County, Illinois
Waukegan is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 89,321 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park City, 1.5 miles SW.
- 89,321residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 24.3 sq miland area · 62.8 km²
- 3,682 / sq mipopulation density
- 60085main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Waukegan
Waukegan ( wə-KEE-ghən) is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago, Waukegan is a satellite city within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its population was 89,321 at the 2020 census.
Waukegan is the most populous city in Lake County, the seventh-most populous city within the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 10th-most populous city in Illinois. Waukegan has historically been more industrial in comparison to neighboring wealthy North Shore suburbs; it has long been classified by the Illinois state government as "socioeconomically distressed" despite having some middle class inhabitants.
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Living in Waukegan
- Median household income
- $71,919
- Median home value
- $190,900
- Median rent
- $1,205/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Waukegan had 89,321 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 89,321 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,682 per sq mi (1,421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waukegan at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 89,321 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.26 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3694° N, 87.8709° W |
| ZIP codes | 60085, 60031, 60064, 60087 |
| Official website | waukeganil.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779293 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waukegan
- Park City1.5 mi SW
- Gurnee3.4 mi W
- North Chicago3.7 mi S
- Beach Park5.0 mi N
- Green Oaks5.2 mi SW
- Gages Lake5.8 mi W
- Knollwood5.9 mi S
- Lake Bluff6.1 mi S
- Grandwood Park6.2 mi W
- Wadsworth6.3 mi NW
- Zion6.3 mi N
- Third Lake7.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Waukegan
What county is Waukegan in?
Waukegan is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Waukegan, IL?
89,321 people lived in Waukegan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waukegan, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60085. Other ZIP codes: 60031, 60064, 60087.
What is the elevation of Waukegan?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waukegan?
Park City (1.5 mi), Gurnee (3.4 mi), North Chicago (3.7 mi), Beach Park (5.0 mi), Green Oaks (5.2 mi).
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