60096 — Winthrop Harbor, IL
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60096 is a strongly owner-occupied area (87% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $96K and a median home value of $249K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 83/100. The high single-family detached share (92%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60096
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Winthrop Harbor |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 6,527 |
| Total Households | 2,854 |
| Median Household Income | $96K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,489 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 87% |
| Median Home Value | $249K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 92% |
| Median Resident Age | 53 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1978 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 71% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 29% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 0% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60096 score 83/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 83/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 87% (x1.2); +3 2,854 households; +6 median income $96K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 60096 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60096. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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