60085 — Waukegan, IL
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60085 is predominantly rental (48% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $67K and a median home value of $177K — earning a high Professional Services targeting score of 87/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60085
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Waukegan |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 72,341 |
| Total Households | 25,566 |
| Median Household Income | $67K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 12,313 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 48% |
| Median Home Value | $177K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 46% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1968 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 80% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 19% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 1% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60085 score 87/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 87/100 is driven by: +2 owner-occupied 48% (x0.3); +5 25,566 households (x0.5); +11 median income $67K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services 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 60085 to my Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60085. 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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