60061 — Vernon Hills, IL
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60061 has moderate owner occupancy (68%) with a median household income of $124K and a median home value of $417K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 80/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60061
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Vernon Hills |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 27,974 |
| Total Households | 11,343 |
| Median Household Income | $124K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 7,737 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68% |
| Median Home Value | $417K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 40% |
| Median Resident Age | 42 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1990 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 50% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 41% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60061 score 80/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 80/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 68% (x1.2); +5 11,343 households; +5 median income $124K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing 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 60061 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60061. 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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